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Carving your path within the Entertainment Industry takes a lot of guts, passion, and unbeatable optimism. Whether you’re an actor, writer, director, make-up artist, or a production assistant; this business will find a way to push you back. But, every obstacle lays the ground work for an incredible story. A story that Actor and Writer, Tyler Laracca, always sought out to hear while working alongside the incredible artists of Film, Television, and Theater. Each week, he’s joined by industry veterans and newcomers alike, to share their story and connect through the surprisingly common experiences of working in entertainment. Catch new episodes every Thursday!
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“Don’t focus on the ending, focus on the journey.”
Tania Gunadi caught the acting bug after booking a Disneyland commercial. Driven to learn more, she threw herself into acting and improv classes while improving her English. Her incredible work ethic and natural talent has led to a thriving career, with no end in sight. Here, Tania shares her thoughts on the audition process, living fruitfully, and producing her own projects. Catch her in StuGo, premiering this July on Disney+!
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-StuGo (Disney Plus)
“Leave it in the room.”
As the family rascal, Kimberly Condict always stood out from her siblings with boundless energy. With a University of Oklahoma degree in hand, she leaped around theatrical communities in Denver and Dallas - before finally landing in Los Angeles. Her artistic roots began to grow over the next fifteen years as she found community in The Groundlings, dove into writing, and began booking numerous television roles. Oh, and she spots Jeff Goldblum at her local gym from time to time!
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Help donate what you can to the victims of the L.A. Fires.
“Just don’t quit.”
Actress, writer, and mischief maker, Thesy Surface joins the show today! Known for her work in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Chuck, White Gold, and more - she’s consistently broken the boundaries of character work. Here, she discusses the reality of being a working performer, writing for herself, and keeping true to yourself in a shifting business. Tune in now!
“Find community.”
Paloma Guzmán diverted from the pre-med trajectory to pursue acting at Carnegie-Mellon. While juggling flexible jobs around NYC, she would soon land her first on-camera role in Law and Order. In the years that followed, she would add numerous prolific projects to her resume, including: Broad City, Person of Interest, and Atlanta. In this episode, Paloma reflects on industry experiences, having an actor for a spouse, and the importance of community!
"Get some hobbies."
In high school, Brian Thomas Smith traded in his basketball uniform to set his sights on acting. A dream he's had since he started making films with his childhood friends. Through numerous side jobs, acting classes, and networking opportunities - Brian honed his skills and stamina to succeed in the entertainment industry. His most notable credits include: The Big Bang Theory, Casual, Shrinking, and Bad Monkey. Here, Brian reflects on building professional relationships, adapting to an ever changing business, and raising a family!
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-Bad Monkey
-Shrinking
-Brian Thomas Smith
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