Actor Aesthetic
Maggie Bera
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actor insurance: the conversation we need to have (pt 1)
Health insurance can feel intimidating, especially as an actor. In this episode, Maggie shares voice memos from actors across the country who open up about their real-life experiences with health…
we need to catch up
After a long break from the podcast, Maggie is back for an honest life update about everything that’s happened over the past few years... from working in performance marketing and fashion, to…
let’s talk money: the side of acting no one prepares you for
Hot take: If you're relying only on acting income to survive in 2025… you're either incredibly lucky, or dangerously stressed. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Maggie breaks down the real…
building an audition rep book that actually FEELS like you (plus 100+ song suggestions)
Feeling disconnected from your rep book? In this episode, Maggie Bera shares how to rebuild your audition binder with songs that reflect your personality, casting energy, and vocal strengths. She…
why I got cervical disc replacement surgery (and what recovery has really been like)
After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m back... with a story I never thought I’d be telling. On May 13, I had cervical disc replacement surgery at C6-C7. In this episode, I’m opening up about what…
side jobs for actors, sickness, and how the theatre industry changed post-pandemic
Thinking about moving back to NYC to pursue your career in theatre? Now that the pandemic has subsided, here's what you need to know. Also discussed on this weeks podcast is side jobs for actors…
a beginner's survival guide to TECH WEEK (ahhhhhh)
The spookiest week of the year... and it's not Halloween (even though TJMAXX put out all their Halloween decorations already... can't we have one more month of summer?!) Going into a tech week of her…
what to expect if (AND WHEN!) you book a regional theatre contract
If you're not performing professionally on Broadway, on tour, or on a cruise ship, where might one find work? Regional theatre! In this episode, actress and host Maggie Bera breaks down booking…
I went to 5 Equity Auditions in NYC in one day... here's what I learned
From working your side job in the holding room, to playing the waiting game, to Equity audition rules (and unspoken rules), to running around NYC signing up before the audition closes, this episode…
performing at 54 Below in NYC... how to get involved in your next show
You're scrolling through YouTube and you see yet another Broadway star performing a song at a fancy cabaret... chances are, they're singing at 54 Below!!! But did you know you don't necessarily need…
when should I join actors' equity? (here's your answer!!!)
When exactly should I join Equity? How will I know when the time is right for me? Is it worth it? Answering the NUMBER ONE question we get here to better help you understand how the union works...…
what to do when you have to sing a POP SONG for a musical theatre audition
Have an audition coming up? Hadestown? Mean Girls? Six? Guess what... chances are you WON'T be singing a musical theatre song. These days, professional musicals are very heavily calling pop songs…
the pros + cons of pursuing your PASSION in theatre as a a career
Getting to do something you love every day? YES. Getting PAID to do something you love every day? HECK YES. Going months not knowing when your next acting job will be? Needing to work another job to…
moving to NYC to pursue musical theatre? here are your options (and why Hoboken is cute)
Ask your friends who moved to NYC which neighborhood they live in. Harlem? Hamilton Heights? Washington Heights? Or do they live out in Queens? Brooklyn? Maybe they live across the water in New…
best advice for non-union actors at Equity auditions in NYC (including the "unofficial list) with Spencer Martinez of Limelight
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER! In this episode, host Maggie Bera has the absolute honor of chatting with actress Spencer Martinez. You may know her from her platform, LimeLight - a community that has…
taking you through the longest week of my life auditioning, working 9 to 5, and learning new music
HOW DO YOU DO IT ALL, MAGGIE? In this episode, host Maggie Bera recaps what could possibly be (or at least feels like) the longest week of her life. Lol. And if you're an actor in the city right now,…
Pre-Broadway workshop of SMASH, starring in SIX on Broadway, and making music with Bella Coppola
Bella Coppola is California raised, Texas educated, and New York based. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University. She recently finished up playing Jane Seymour in Six on…
there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!
Whether this ain't your first audition season rodeo or you’re simply brand new to the city, this episode is packed with a few nuggets of wisdom for ya. Host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for…
"audition season" is my worst nightmare and I WILL come out alive!!!!!
Feeling absolutely BONKERS this "audition season?" (hate the term but you know what it is) You're not alone. This week we're talking EPAs and ECCs in NYC (all the acronyms, baby), asking for help,…
national swing day, college auditions, and learning new skills in 2024
Celebrating the hardest working people in the biz, chatting about college auditions and how to find peace within the process (trust me you CAN!!!!) and passing the time by learning new skills... (if…
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