Here is Part 2 of my conversation with Steven Tylor O’Connor.

This is a MUST-LISTEN podcast for anyone who wants to be an actor– Steven shares so much incredibly useful inside information that I had to split this podcast into TWO PARTS!! Be sure to catch both of them– you’ll be glad you did.

Steven is an LA-based associate casting director and independent film producer. He’s worked in casting for over nine years both at the network level (NBC-NY) and production casting (Guthrie/Goddard-Smythe and Aufiero/Horn Casting). He’s worked on projects such as Parenthood, Community, Hannibal for NBC, Disney’s Liv and Maddie, KC Undercover, and Andie Mack.

Steven is also a principal producer of Chemically Altered Productions and has produced multiple award-winning short films, digital series, and feature length independent films. He has also published a book on finances for teens and young adults.  Steven is a member of the Casting Society of America.

Among many other things, Steven shares exactly how casting works for both pilots and episodics; what he looks for when an actor walks into the room; what actors do that they should not, and what he wishes they would do more often; special advice for self-tapes, parents of young actors and much, much more. His broad experience in the industry will make a truly valuable contribution to anyone who listens in.

Among my favorite quotes from this week’s Part 2:
"Please, please-- do not bring in props!"
"You can hint at the character-- but do not dress as the character."
"Parents need to know that they are auditioning too."
"Do community theatre, high school theatre, middle school theatre."
"Whether you want to do drama or comedy, an Improv class will always benefit you."
"If you let road blocks prevent you from achieving your goals then it's probably not something you really want."
"Nobody has to give you permission... just do it!"
 

Follow Steven here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stoconnor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steventyloroconnor/

For more information on Steven’s projects, visit www.stoc.biz

 

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