A Streetcar Named Rejection

Have you ever been told you’re just not right for the part? Maybe, you’ve been on a hundred auditions and heard back from zero? Or are you merely a terrible actor searching for mediocre advice? All are welcome. Join Andrew and Catherine as they break down the day-to-day life of an early-career actor, discuss constant rejection, and provide tools that will guide you through this artistic mess. We’re new at this too, so let’s learn together.

The Finale (for now)

Join Andrew and Catherine for the final installment of A Streetcar Named Rejection (for now)

05-29
25:03

Austin Pendleton and the "long arc"

Join Andrew and Catherine as they discuss the career of an actor with legendary Austin Pendleton.

05-22
01:21:56

Casting with Kate Lumpkin

This week Andrew and Catherine chat with casting director extraordinaire Kate Lumpkin!

05-15
01:18:39

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

We are taking a bit of a field trip this week. Join Catherine and Andrew as they journey to Lincoln Center for the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. We talk about how we made the appointment at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, what steps you take once you arrive at the library, and how this archive is such a fantastic resource for all actors. And of course, we end with a nice artistic inspiration. Horses for all!

05-08
23:08

Social Media for Actors

How are you using social media as an actor? How do you promote your own "personal brand"? What are some ways to utilize hashtags and DMs to connect with other artists? Join Catherine and Andrew as they discuss all of these questions and so much more on this episode of ASNR. Obviously, artistic inspiration is included. Don't forget about The Shining.

04-12
46:45

Let's Meet Some Bats

This week Andrew and Catherine sit down with two members of The Flea Theater's Resident Acting Company, The Bats, Charly Dannis and Jennifer Parkhill. We talk about the process of becoming a Bat, the expectations and works hours as well as performing in a show there. We also discuss why it's important to be "strong and wrong," the race to learn raps as an understudy, and how some of the best artistic inspiration comes from people you rehearse with every day.

03-08
51:43

Queer Art and Casting

This week, Andrew and Catherine sit down with John Anthony Loffredo and Piera Van de Wiel to discuss queer art and casting.

02-27
54:42

Cover Letters and Resumes

This week, Andrew and Catherine discuss the ever-daunting but essential cover letter and resume.

02-15
48:37

Post-Undergrad and Grad School Life

On this episode, Andrew and Catherine discuss post-undergrad and grad school life with NYU and Juilliard alum Kate Eastman.

01-30
01:11:25

First On-Set Experience

On this episode of A Streetcar Named Rejection, Andrew and Catherine are joined by a special guest to talk about her first on-set experience.

01-22
56:53

Vocal Health and Illness

Join Andrew and Catherine as they welcome a special call-in guest and talk everything vocal health while acting.

01-16
35:33

Self-Taping

On this week's episode, Catherine and Andrew discuss the ins and outs of Self-Taping.

01-12
42:18

Networking Studios

Join Catherine and Andrew as they discuss the different networking studios around New York City, from One on One to Actors Connection.

01-01
33:15

Actors' Equity Association

Join Andrew and Catherine this week as they discuss the Actors' Equity Association.

01-01
47:54

Introducing: A Streetcar Named Rejection

A new podcast series for early-career actors from Andrew L. Ricci and Catherine Mullins

12-31
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