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WHY GREAT ACTORS DON'T ALWAYS BOOK THE JOB: THE ART & PSYCHOLOGY OF AUDITIONING WITH ROB BROWNSTEIN WHAT IF THE SECRET TO A GREAT AUDITION IS STOPPING YOURSELF FROM TRYING TO BOOK THE JOB? Here's something I want every actor to remember: The booking is out of your hands. The preparation is not. As a talent manager, I've watched extraordinarily talented actors deliver wonderful auditions and never hear another word. I've also seen actors become so consumed with getting the job that they forget the very thing that makes them special: their ability to act. So what separates a good audition from a truly memorable one? And how do you walk away feeling successful when the final decision is completely out of your hands? On this episode of VersaVision, I'm joined by actor and acclaimed acting coach Rob Brownstein, whose extensive career includes Argo, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Gilmore Girls, Modern Family, and Grey's Anatomy, among many others. As the founder of An Actor's Space in Los Angeles, Rob has spent years helping actors around the world strengthen their craft, develop confidence, and navigate one of the most psychologically demanding aspects of our industry: the audition. Together, we explore the art and psychology of auditioning, from breaking down a script and discovering the emotional truth of a character to the challenges of self-tapes, callbacks, chemistry reads, and the inevitable rejection that comes with pursuing an acting career. We also examine some uncomfortable questions. Are actors overthinking their auditions? Can too much preparation actually work against you? When does doing another take become self-sabotage? And why do even experienced actors continue to struggle with audition anxiety? What I particularly wanted to explore with Rob is how actors can change their relationship with auditioning itself. Because the audition isn't simply an opportunity to get a job. It's an opportunity to demonstrate your artistry, make creative choices, and build relationships that may lead to opportunities you can't yet imagine. Whether you're just beginning your career or have been working for decades, I believe this conversation offers valuable insight into how we approach our work, our confidence, and our expectations. Join Rob and I for a fascinating conversation about the craft, the business, and the mindset of auditioning. Welcome to VersaVision where we go beyond the performance to explore what it really takes to build a career in Hollywood. A huge thanks to our team: Producer: Devyn Arnold | Intro: Tamika Katon-Donegal Assistant: Ian Butter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe to VersaVision and join us as we bring you shows with the industry's leading casting directors, agents, managers, actors, and filmmakers - sharing the real-world insights, experiences, and advice that can help take your career to the next level. Your support helps us continue creating these conversations.

WHY GREAT ACTORS DON'T ALWAYS BOOK THE JOB: THE ART & PSYCHOLOGY OF AUDITIONING WITH ROB BROWNSTEIN WHAT IF THE SECRET TO A GREAT AUDITION IS STOPPING YOURSELF FROM TRYING TO BOOK THE JOB? Here's something I want every actor to remember: The booking is out of your hands. The preparation is not. As a talent manager, I've watched extraordinarily talented actors deliver wonderful auditions and never hear another word. I've also seen actors become so consumed with getting the job that they forget the very thing that makes them special: their ability to act. So what separates a good audition from a truly memorable one? And how do you walk away feeling successful when the final decision is completely out of your hands? On this episode of VersaVision, I'm joined by actor and acclaimed acting coach Rob Brownstein, whose extensive career includes Argo, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Gilmore Girls, Modern Family, and Grey's Anatomy, among many others. As the founder of An Actor's Space in Los Angeles, Rob has spent years helping actors around the world strengthen their craft, develop confidence, and navigate one of the most psychologically demanding aspects of our industry: the audition. Together, we explore the art and psychology of auditioning, from breaking down a script and discovering the emotional truth of a character to the challenges of self-tapes, callbacks, chemistry reads, and the inevitable rejection that comes with pursuing an acting career. We also examine some uncomfortable questions. Are actors overthinking their auditions? Can too much preparation actually work against you? When does doing another take become self-sabotage? And why do even experienced actors continue to struggle with audition anxiety? What I particularly wanted to explore with Rob is how actors can change their relationship with auditioning itself. Because the audition isn't simply an opportunity to get a job. It's an opportunity to demonstrate your artistry, make creative choices, and build relationships that may lead to opportunities you can't yet imagine. Whether you're just beginning your career or have been working for decades, I believe this conversation offers valuable insight into how we approach our work, our confidence, and our expectations. Join Rob and I for a fascinating conversation about the craft, the business, and the mindset of auditioning. Welcome to VersaVision where we go beyond the performance to explore what it really takes to build a career in Hollywood.

BEYOND THE SCRIPT: MEGAN GOODMAN ON ACTING, NEUROSCIENCE & BREAKING THE RULES Can you pursue a career in Hollywood, study the human brain, and build a successful business career, all without giving up what you love? This week my guest on VersaVision is actress Megan Goodman, living proof that you don't have to choose just one path. From Modern Family and Nickelodeon's The Haunted Hathaways to 9-1-1, Megan began building her acting career at a young age. But while pursuing Hollywood, she also explored an entirely different world, earning a degree in Neuroscience from USC, followed by a master's in Regulatory Science from Johns Hopkins University. What I love most about Megan’s story is that she never accepted the idea that she had to choose. Instead of letting her interests compete, she found ways for them to inform one another. I think you’ll walk away from this conversation with a valuable perspective, whatever your own mix of passions looks like. Today, she's balancing her creative ambitions with a leadership role in business. I sat down with Megan to explore what happens when creativity meets intellect, how understanding the human brain can influence an actor's craft, and why having a life outside Hollywood might actually make you a better performer. Because sometimes the most interesting thing about an actor isn't just the roles they play, it's the life they create beyond the camera. Join me for this fascinating conversation on VersaVision!

FROM I LOVE LUCY TO SHŌGUN: FIVE DECADES INSIDE HOLLYWOOD WITH LEGENDARY DIRECTOR JERRY LONDON Some directors build careers. A rare few become part of Hollywood history itself. Jerry London is one of them and in this conversation, he takes us on a journey through the most dramatic growth in U.S. television history. With 360 television episodes, 40 Movies of the Week and 11 miniseries to his credit and work with 25 Emmy-winning performances and productions, Jerry was in the heart of it all. He started as an assistant editor on I Love Lucy and went on to direct some of television’s most iconic shows, including Hogan’s Heroes, The Brady Bunch, The Waltons, The Partridge Family, The Rockford Files, Kojak, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Six Million Dollar Man, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and many more. Then came Shōgun: the groundbreaking miniseries that became a television phenomenon and garnered over 125 million views. But what fascinated me wasn’t the list of credits. It was hearing Jerry talk about how he got there. Jerry takes us inside the making of Shōgun, including one unforgettable night involving ten cameras, boats, explosions, Richard Chamberlain and one incredibly expensive failure. We talk about working with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Christopher Plummer, Faye Dunaway, Rock Hudson, Richard Burton, Bette Davis and Jane Seymour, and what Jerry learned from some of Hollywood’s greatest talents. After more than five decades in the business, Jerry's philosophy comes down to something simple: know what you want, stay calm and remember, we're making art- and great art at that? This is Hollywood history from the man who lived it. Jerry London's book FROM I LOVE LUCY TO SHOGUN AND BEYOND: TALES FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CAMERA AVAILABLE ON AMAZON HERE: Jerry London's Book Now Available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VER60m A huge thanks to our team: Producer: Devyn Arnold | Intro: Tamika Katon-Donegal Assistant: Ian Butter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe to VersaVision and join us as we bring you shows with the industry's leading casting directors, agents, managers, actors, and filmmakers - sharing the real-world insights, experiences, and advice that can help take your career to the next level. Your support helps us continue creating these conversations.

FROM I LOVE LUCY TO SHŌGUN: FIVE DECADES INSIDE HOLLYWOOD WITH LEGENDARY DIRECTOR JERRY LONDON Some directors build careers. A rare few become part of Hollywood history itself. Jerry London is one of them and in this conversation, he takes us on a journey through the most dramatic growth in U.S. television history. With 360 television episodes, 40 Movies of the Week and 11 miniseries to his credit and work with 25 Emmy-winning performances and productions, Jerry was in the heart of it all. He started as an assistant editor on I Love Lucy and went on to direct some of television’s most iconic shows, including Hogan’s Heroes, The Brady Bunch, The Waltons, The Partridge Family, The Rockford Files, Kojak, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Six Million Dollar Man, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and many more. Then came Shōgun: the groundbreaking miniseries that became a television phenomenon and garnered over 125 million views. But what fascinated me wasn’t the list of credits. It was hearing Jerry talk about how he got there. Jerry takes us inside the making of Shōgun, including one unforgettable night involving ten cameras, boats, explosions, Richard Chamberlain and one incredibly expensive failure. We talk about working with Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Christopher Plummer, Faye Dunaway, Rock Hudson, Richard Burton, Bette Davis and Jane Seymour, and what Jerry learned from some of Hollywood’s greatest talents. After more than five decades in the business, Jerry's philosophy comes down to something simple: know what you want, stay calm and remember, we're making art- and great art at that? This is Hollywood history from the man who lived it. A huge thanks to our team: Producer: Devyn Arnold | Intro: Tamika Katon-Donegal Assistant: Ian Butter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you enjoy these conversations, subscribe to VersaVision and join us as we bring you shows with the industry's leading casting directors, agents, managers, actors, and filmmakers - sharing the real-world insights, experiences, and advice that can help take your career to the next level. Your support helps us continue creating these conversations.