Imagine moving to LA and just nine months later, finding yourself auditioning for, and landing, a role in the biggest movie ever, Top Gun! Chicago native, Jack Schumacher, will take us through his "ignorant bliss" audition process for Top Gun and the surreal moment he learned Tom Cruise was watching his audition tape. He also shares the excruciating, six-month audition saga to win the role of "Yancy Gray" in the new hit Netflix series, Ransom Canyon. Hear about the invaluable advice he received from Jon Hamm on the Top Gun set about listening and authenticity, his struggles with imposter syndrome, and why he believes falling on your face in acting class is crucial. Plus, he'll reveal his game-changing audition tips, including why he's not afraid to cut out his lines, inspired by Marlon Brando.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jack Schumacher right here.

Credits:

• Top Gun: Maverick
• Ransom Canyon
• 40 Dates and 40 Nights
• Welcome to Chippendales
• The Irrational
• Chicago P.D.
• S.W.A.T.
• Empire

Guest Links:

• IMDB: Jack Schumacher, Actor

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 18th
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
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CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• Writer: Maddie McCormick
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu