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The guys at B-Roll interview hot up-and-comers and established pros in the entertainment industry. Based in NYC and hosted by Repro staff Tommy Walters, Mike Cerisano and Mauricio Marcés, the pod comments on what’s happening in entertainment today from right in the thick of it. If you have suggestions for what we should be watching right now, hit us up at [email protected]

Kevin Burns (Blacklist) & Ralph Nicastro (Mr. Robot) - "The Furious Force" 07/04/2020

Kevin Burns (Blacklist) & Ralph Nicastro (Mr. Robot) - "The Furious Force" The Guys talk set etiquette, overcoming nerves, and swap stories with two veteran New York Local 52 Crew members, Kevin Burns (Blacklist, Wolf of Wall Street) & Ralph Nicastro (Mr. Robot, Maniac). As we don't know if or when there will be another episode of B-Roll, thank you all for listening over the past few years! If you would like to get in contact with anyone from the show for any reason, we welcome you to using the contact information below! Tommy: Mike: Tommy & Mike's Production Company: Mauricio Marces: MIKES & MAURICIO'S FREE COMIC BOOK: GUESTS! Kevin Burns: Ralph Nicastro: Thank you all for listening over the past few years! /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/15084692

Jonathan Raviv of The Bands Visit - "Kayne's Hindenburg" 01/24/2019

Jonathan Raviv of The Bands Visit - "Kayne's Hindenburg" The guys talk to currently playing Sammy in The Band's Visit on Broadway. We talk about the show and its fantastic showing at the Tony's, The Boy Who Danced on Air and its cast album, representation on Broadway, how special skills can set you apart, and Shakespeare! RELATED LINKS: Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/8387495

Cables Coiled: 2018 Lessons in Film Production 01/04/2019

Cables Coiled: 2018 Lessons in Film Production Tommy Mike and Mauricio recap their year in film production. This year, in some capacity we've worn almost every hat on set, from acting to directing to producing. This pod is full of lessons we learned the hard way! Topics we cover: Working with collaborators, promoting your kickstarter, the importance of preparation and f*cking Birdbox. Related Links Trailer - No. Just. No - Set Photos Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/8140376

Ari Afsar of Hamilton - "Heel World" 10/12/2018

Ari Afsar of Hamilton - "Heel World" The guys talk to actor/singer/songwriter (original Eliza in in Chicago #hamiltonchi, currently working on an original musical about the life of Jeannette Rankin.) We go in depth about writing and creating your own work, and musical theatre as a tool for activism. Search “b-roll” or “actors connection” in the podcast app of your choice! The guys at @reproductionsco and @actorsconn, @tommypwalters @mjcerisano and @senormarces, are bringing you awesome interviews with guests from theatre, tv, film and production! Related Links: Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/7168517

Dee Roscioli of Cher & her Manager Kyle Luker- "Cher & Leopard Print Rugs" 09/11/2018

Dee Roscioli of Cher & her Manager Kyle Luker- "Cher & Leopard Print Rugs" The guys talk to (Cher, Wicked, and CATS) and her manager (Industry Entertainment) in this special two-guest episode. Listen and you'll know to answers to questions like: What's it like performing Elphaba over 1,000 times? What's the best way to talk to your manager? And most importantly, Do leopard print rugs really lure in all the ladies? t Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/7035071

Filming Your Own Content for Dummies 08/17/2018

Filming Your Own Content for Dummies The guys talk to... each other?! In this special episode we talk with each other about what it takes to create your own content, especially if it’s your first time! We’ll answer questions such as: Can you actually use your iPhone to film? Do you NEED to know what shutter speed is? And… How important is crafty? Screenwriting Software Cameras: Movies Shot on Filmic Pro -------- Other Bits: Resources Editing Software Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6939850

Camrus Johnson of Batwoman - "Confidence is Inside Yourself" 07/23/2018

Camrus Johnson of Batwoman - "Confidence is Inside Yourself" The guys talk to Camrus Johnson about finding your confidence, showing appreciation, the dream show he'd produce: Hamilton meets Game of Thrones. Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social Related Links: - - /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6843031

Vishaal Reddy - "Acting is Hard, Trust Your Friends" 07/10/2018

Vishaal Reddy - "Acting is Hard, Trust Your Friends" The guys talk to Vishaal Reddy about creating your own art, diversity, how he pitched his new show, Insomnia, to major networks (spoiler: LinkedIn actually works) Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social Related Links: /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6794977

Casting Director Michelle Cutolo - "Spread the Love" 07/03/2018

Casting Director Michelle Cutolo - "Spread the Love" The guys talk to Michelle Cutolo about how to talk to casting directors, her love of dark comedies and directing babies. Michelle Cutolo is a casting associate with Brette Goldstein Casting and an award-winning NYC/LA based director. She has a decisive creative approach in the clever, funny and creative worlds with a focus on elevating female-centric comedic ventures. Since 2014, Michelle has been directing short films, television pilots, web series, sketch comedies, commercials, and music videos. Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social Related Links: - Correction: *Konami is the publisher of Dance Dance Revolution, not Bandai Namco* /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6772036

Broadway Engineer Chris Shendge - "Say Hello to Everybody" 06/20/2018

Broadway Engineer Chris Shendge - "Say Hello to Everybody" The guys talk to Chris Shendge about the weird sounds our bodies make, Broadway camaraderie, and Hollywood's next blockbuster. Shendge is a veteran stage hand & audio engineer and currently works on various Broadway shows including SpongeBob SquarePants & Anastasia. He also Sound Designs for podcasts such as . Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social Related Links: /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6726177

Sean Rogers, Actor - “It’s not good, it’s just AWESOME.” 05/30/2018

Sean Rogers, Actor - “It’s not good, it’s just AWESOME.” The guys talk to Sean Rogers about making the most the most of the your time as an actor, creating your own work, and audition advice. Sean Rogers graduated the William Esper Studio in 2015. Known for Another Happy Day (2011) Frankenstein vs the Mummy (2015) and It Was a Normal Day (2015) directed by Ezra Miller and Sol Guy. Sean Rogers Social Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social Related Links: Heavy Metal 2000 Trailer - Legends of the Hidden Temple Fails - Ready Player One Trailer - Blockers Trailer - This Flat Earth (Playwrights Horizons) - They Live Trailer - /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6651623

Relaunch - Anthony Lee Medina of Hamilton - 15th Wheel 05/13/2018

Relaunch - Anthony Lee Medina of Hamilton - 15th Wheel The guys talk Hamilton’s Anthony Lee Medina about the power of patience, Donald Glover, and being the 15th wheel. Medina is currently playing John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton. Other theatre credits include Otto in the first national tour of Spring Awakening, Usnavi in In the Heights at Theater Under the Stars and Young Sal in The Public Theater’s The Capeman at The Delacorte. Television credits include The CW’s “Carrie Diaries,” CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” HBO’s “High Maintenance,” and Eduardo in the Golden Globe-nominated STARZ series “Flesh and Bone.” Anthony Lee Medina Social Tommy Social Mike Social: Mauricio Social /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/6584812

Angela Mickey-Casting Director Q&A 03/04/2016

Angela Mickey-Casting Director Q&A This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted March 4th, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today! /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/4196859

Craig Holzberg Talent Agent & Q&A 02/26/2016

Craig Holzberg Talent Agent & Q&A This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted February 12rd, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today! /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/4177886

Eddie Rabon Talent Agent & Q&A 01/28/2016

Eddie Rabon Talent Agent & Q&A Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks with Eddie Rabon, Agent Take 3 Talent, taking actors questions on a number of industry topics. This is a rebroadcast of a free webinar conducted December 3rd, 2015 as part of acinteract.com's free industry webinars. If you would like to be invited to future webinars sign up for interact today! /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/4109963

Finding Talent Agency Representation 12/01/2015

Finding Talent Agency Representation Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about how to find representation with Talent Agent Margaret Emory, Talent Agent at SW Artists. Margaret is currently representing actors for film, TV and theater AND building the NEW commercial and voiceover department at SW Artists, a theatrical talent agency in New York City. The second edition of Margaret's book ASK AN AGENT was released last month and is now available on amazon.com! /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3989054

How to Make Your Agent a Happy Business Partner 11/19/2015

How to Make Your Agent a Happy Business Partner /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3963413

Reality TV & TV Host Casting 10/14/2015

Reality TV & TV Host Casting Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks Reality TV & TV Hosting with casting director, media trainer and development producer Risa Tanania from The House That Casting Built. Risa has cast (hosts, actors, experts and striking every day people) and developed shows for major networks such as FOX, Bravo, TLC, HGTV, Esquire and Lifetime. She believes the new climate of TV and is not just a guilty pleasure, but rather a space for great stories to be told. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3863535

Getting into Commercial Print 09/17/2015

Getting into Commercial Print Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks how to get into commercial print modeling with Ramona's Talent's Janine M. Cerny. Janine is currently working as a commercial talent agent/consultant at Ramona's Model & Talent, LLC. She has over 25 years of experience in the television commercial/commercial print industry. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3806257

Youth in Show Business 08/21/2015

Youth in Show Business Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about breaking your child into show business with Walid Chaya, Actors Connection KIDS & TEENS program director. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3751011

Diversity in Casting & Indie Film 08/12/2015

Diversity in Casting & Indie Film Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks diverity issues in casting & how to get into indie films with Liz Ortiz-Mackes, one of the most actor-friendly CD's in town. Liz casts for film, theater, television, industrials and digital media. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3731870

Auditions, Self Tapes & International Castings 08/04/2015

Auditions, Self Tapes & International Castings Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks with Casting Director & Personal Manager Rita Powers about the casting process, hints for audtitions, & international castings. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3715108

Casting for Cable TV 04/23/2015

Casting for Cable TV Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks casting for cable tv with Kimberly Graham. With years of experience casting feature films, television projects, commercials, and theater, Kimberly is known for casting with Judy Henderson the Emmy award winning hit Showtime series HOMELAND(renewed for season 5). /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3510842

Breaking into Horror Films 04/17/2015

Breaking into Horror Films Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about breaking into horror films from a casting perspective, and the current state of indie and major horror films with Casting Director Pamela Kramer. In the business for over twenty years, Pamela Kramer, (Casting Director and owner of Bradley Baron) casts for film and TV as well as hundreds of commercials, industrials, and voice-overs. Recent film casting includes the independent film, "Torture Chamber", the award-winning"Charred" and the short film "The Orchard", a new TV series called TAILGATE 48 on the Big 10 Network and a huge industrial for the ARMY. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3499046

Booking Film & TV 04/01/2015

Booking Film & TV Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about booking that Film or TV role with one of NY's top indie film casting directors Brette Goldstein. Brette's casts for predominately for film, TV and commercials. Recent projects include the films: SHARKNADO 2, the UNTITLED DONNY DEUTSCH PROJECT, the web series SWIPE RIGHT and the UNTITLED MOM PROJECT; Commercials for Vicks, Optimum Business. Past projects include: God Don't Make the Laws with Paul Sorvino, Robert Prescott and Peter Vack, Queen City with Vivica Fox, Buffalo Bushido with Jesse L. Martin, Frederick Weller and John Savage, The David Dance and El Camino with Elisabeth Moss, Christopher Denham and Wes Studi. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3466248

Perfecting Your Image 03/23/2015

Perfecting Your Image Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks about an actor's brand with Image Consultant and ower of Inherent Style, Jessica Myhr. Jessica has over 10 years experience as an image consultant in the NYC area. Using her unique background in acting, branding, and fashion, Jessica will give you the tools to help you look your best. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3439208

Accent Reduction 03/13/2015

Accent Reduction Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks accent reduction & regionalisms with Susan Finch, who has been teaching Accent Reduction for over 28 years. She is on the faculty of The Atlantic Theater's Conservatory program where she teaches and serves as vocal coach for productions. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3417533

Acting Technique 03/09/2015

Acting Technique Actors Connection President Tony Nation talks acting technique with Susan Finch, an actress who has been teaching for over 28 years. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she is on the Faculty of The Atlantic Theater Acting School and is a guest artist at The Juilliard School. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3414589

TV Hosting & Anchoring 02/26/2015

TV Hosting & Anchoring Actors Connection President Tony Nation sits down with Patricia Stark, current Breaking News Reporter for Fox News /TV Anchor/Host/Media Trainer to talk about what it takes to become a TV Host or Anchor. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3389475

Auditioning for Film 02/18/2015

Auditioning for Film Actors Connection President Tony Nation sits down with Judy Bowman, Casting Director for Film/TV & Theater to talk about the her career as a Casting Director and auditioning for film. /episode/index/show/actorsconnection/id/3373060

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