This week, I have the consummate pleasure of chewing the fat with one of my favorite people. Michael Kostroff and I met almost a decade ago, when he cast me in a play he was directing, and we’ve been fast friends ever since. Michael’s an accomplished actor, master teacher and creator of Audition Psych 101, a unique workshop for actors navigating the business. He’s the author of several books, including The Stage Actor’s Handbook, an invaluable guide to backstage traditions, lore and how we can be our best selves in the workplace of the theatre.
Michael and I talk about the SAG-AFTRA strike, the cultural and political changes affecting show business professionals, diverse casting practices… but mostly, we share our love for the crazy work we do and the community of artists we have been a part of for many years.
DISCLAIMER: ALL VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN AND MY GUEST’S.
Michael Kostroff is a stage, television, and film actor best known for his five seasons on HBO’s The Wire. He’s the creator of the Audition Psych 101 workshop, and has authored several books, including The Stage Actor’s Handbook: Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Professional.
Audition Psych 101 course: https://www.auditionpsych101.com
Weekly videos: https://www.auditionpsych101.com/weekly-videos
The Stage Actor’s Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Actors-Handbook-Traditions-Professional/dp/1538160439
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