Shari Shaw: Studio Talk

Shari Zooms with casting director Brandon Henry Rodriguez (Arkansas, Lethal Weapon, Wilfred) to discuss his transition from acting to casting and how he views the process as part of a team, as well as some invaluable tips for actors and their audition process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari is joined via zoom by the legendary casting director John Frank Levey (ER, The West Wing, Shameless, Animal Kingdom, Southland, Third Watch, China Beach... the list goes on and on) to discuss his start in the casting industry & deep dive into the audition process from the other side of the table, as well as ways actors can strengthen and maintain their relationships with the casting department. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hayley Littman (LITTMAN TALENT AGENCY) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about the effects of COVID on talent agencies and managing clients, as well as how actors can maintain the best possible relationships with their agents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in for a riveting discussion about recovering from Covid, how Todd's dealing with the acting world during the shut down, and Todd's experience working as a casting director. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in to hear Shari talk quarantine, getting the job, and industry secrets with the stellar casting director, Lisa Zambetti (CRIMINAL MINDS, SHE WATCHES FROM THE WOODS, UNEARTHED). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in this week with Shari for a Q@A with Emmy award winning Casting Director Sibby Kirchgessner (Veep, Single Parents, Future man, Baskets, Alex Inc., Maron, Bless This Mess, and many more!). Listen for professional, industry insight into the do’s and don'ts of auditioning, the importance of hard work, and the necessity of continuing your training. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari picks the brain of up and coming SUPERSTAR comedian, Aida Rodriguez, as she continues to work through life in quarantine and sheds light on the excitement of being a part of the new Netflix comedy special, TIFFANY HADDISH PRESENTS: THEY READY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Shari interviews massively successful talent manager, former President of WAW Entertainment, and founder of the Hollywood Winner's Circle, Wendy Alane Wright. Enjoy for Hollywood insider tips, success, and endless possibility!HOLLYWOOD WINNER'S CIRCLE:https://hollywoodwinnerscircle.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Shari picks the brain of rising star, Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable, Patti Cake$, Dumplin', BirdBox)! Tune in to listen to another fabulous artist discuss life in quarantine, staying creative, and keeping a schedule for a positive path forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get ready for another fabulous Shari Shaw: Studio Talk! This week join Shari as she interviews, internet sensation, Chris Mann. Tune in to hear all about a journey through Hollywood and the miracle of overnight success! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Shari and Prodigal Son Consulting Producer, Wendy Calhoun, as they dive into life with COVID-19, the world of show business and much, much more! For more of LA's best show business advice SUBSCRIBE HERE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leslie Kritzer (Legally Blonde, Elf, Beetlejuice) joins Shari via Zoom to talk about life during COVID, the effects on Broadway, and the work schedule of a theater actor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari stops by Amir Talai's (The Circle, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay) office today to chat about learning to love the totality of acting, healthy audition attitudes, and ways to stay motivated through hard times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taking a look at the management side of things, Shari is joined today by managers Cheryl Jackson and John Davis of Jackson Entertainment to bring some new perspective to succeeding in the industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shari is joined this week by writer Adam Glass (Supernatural, The Chi, Criminal Minds, Cold Case), and the two discuss breaking into the world of TV writing, surrounding yourself with talent, and how important it is to always be hustling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Desean Terry (The Morning Show, Shameless, Scorpion) swings by to talk about the road to his biggest role, dealing with anxiety, and, and building a life to enrich your craft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Shari chats with Robinne Lee (Hitch, Seven Pounds, Superstition) about a day in the life when you're on set, working with people like Will Smith, and how her writing became a source of therapy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Gorham (Ugly Betty, Covert Affairs, Insatiable) joins Shari in the studio to talk about his path into acting and how he found his persona both on set and in the audition room, as well as some insight into what directors are looking for from actors when they're on set. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Shari's got writer and executive producer Nikki Toscano (24, Revenge, Bates Motel, Hunters) on the show to talk about her start as a writer and how to break into the industry, as well as the best ways to hone your craft, and the hierarchy of the writer's room. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Casting agent Dorian Frankel (Parks & Recreation, Veep, Baskets) stops by to talk with Shari about how she found her way into casting, her early mentors, and how to be successful in audition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.