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	<title>How to Stand Out in Auditions with Ryan Duncan, Actor</title>
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<item>
	<title>What Agents and Casting Directors Look for in Headshots &#8211; Vanie Poyey, L.A. Headshot Photographer (Ep. 7)</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode, host James Larson interviews headshot photographer Vanie Poyey. They discuss the importance of headshots as a marketing tool for actors and the need to define your brand and target specific marketing looks. They also explore the process of determining the number of looks [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>Tell a Story With Each Audition &#8211; DJ Salisbury, Director, Choreographer, Writer (Ep. 6)</title>
	<link>https://actorzilla.com/podcast/dj-salisbury/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=dj-salisbury</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. In this conversation, DJ Salisbury, a director, choreographer, and writer, discusses the protocol for regional shows, the importance of creating unique productions, and the challenges of replicating choreography. He also shares insights on casting, auditioning, and navigating typecasting in the theater industry. DJ emphasizes the value [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>Embracing Failure as a Part of the Process for Actors &#8211; Kevin R. Free, Artistic Director, Actor (Ep. 5)</title>
	<link>https://actorzilla.com/podcast/kevin-r-free/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=kevin-r-free</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[James Larson]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Kevin R. Free, the artistic director of Mile Square Theater, shares his journey from actor to director and audiobook narrator. He discusses the difference between directing and acting, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and embracing failure as part of the creative process. Kevin also talks about [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Kevin R. Free, the artistic director of Mile Square Theater, shares his journey from actor to director and audiobook narrator. He discusses the difference between directing and acting, emphasizing ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Kevin R. Free, the artistic director of Mile Square Theater, shares his journey from actor to director and audiobook narrator. He discusses the difference between directing and acting, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and embracing failure as part of the creative process. Kevin also talks about [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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<item>
	<title>How to Master Accents for Actors &#8211; with Jim Johnson, Accent &#038; Dialect Coach (Ep. 4)</title>
	<link>https://actorzilla.com/podcast/jim-johnson/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=jim-johnson</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Jim Johnson, founder of AccentHelp.com and professor of voice and dialects, shares his journey and expertise in teaching accents and dialects. He discusses the importance of authenticity and cultural awareness when learning and performing accents. Jim also emphasizes the integration of accents with acting and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Jim Johnson, founder of AccentHelp.com and professor of voice and dialects, shares his journey and expertise in teaching accents and dialects. He discusses the importance of authenticity and cultur]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Jim Johnson, founder of AccentHelp.com and professor of voice and dialects, shares his journey and expertise in teaching accents and dialects. He discusses the importance of authenticity and cultural awareness when learning and performing accents. Jim also emphasizes the integration of accents with acting and the [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Jim Johnson, founder of AccentHelp.com and professor of voice and dialects, shares his journey and expertise in teaching accents and dialects. He discusses the importance of authenticity and cultural awareness when learning and performing accents. Jim also emphasizes the integration of accents with acting and the [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>Yes</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>A Good Actor Is An Informed Actor &#8211; Brian Kurtas, Casting Director &#038; Assoc. Artistic Director (Ep. 3)</title>
	<link>https://actorzilla.com/podcast/brian-kurtas/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=brian-kurtas</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Brian Kurtas, the Associate Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre, shares his journey in the theater industry and his role at the theater. He also discusses his freelancing business, Kurtas Creative, and the importance of being an informed actor. Brian provides insights into auditioning, developing [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Brian Kurtas, the Associate Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre, shares his journey in the theater industry and his role at the theater. He also discusses his freelancing business, Kurta]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Brian Kurtas, the Associate Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre, shares his journey in the theater industry and his role at the theater. He also discusses his freelancing business, Kurtas Creative, and the importance of being an informed actor. Brian provides insights into auditioning, developing [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Click here to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Brian Kurtas, the Associate Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre, shares his journey in the theater industry and his role at the theater. He also discusses his freelancing business, Kurtas Creative, and the importance of being an informed actor. Brian provides insights into auditioning, developing [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>7 Steps to Becoming a Working Actor (Ep. 2)</title>
	<link>https://actorzilla.com/podcast/7-steps-to-becoming-a-working-actor-ep-2/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=7-steps-to-becoming-a-working-actor-ep-2</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Summary In this episode, James Larson discusses the seven steps to becoming a working actor. He covers topics such as training and education, gaining experience, building a professional toolkit, networking and exposure, auditioning and casting, securing representation, and professional work. Takeaways Training and education are important for actors to develop their skills and techniques.Gaining experience [&#8230;]]]></description>
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