Episode #8 -
If you watch TV at all, chances are good Corey Rittmaster appears on your living room screen regularly.  Corey started his career as a comedian and improv/sketch comedy artist (veteran of Chicago's Second City).  In addition to his stage comedy work, he crosses over into film and television often.  Corey's commercial resume alone is gigantic, and I was grateful he took some time to chat with me about the ins and outs of the commercial audition scene, among many other things.

I met Corey years ago and had the pleasure of watching him perform with Chicago's famed improv troupe The Second City.  Not surprisingly, Corey has a keen sense of comic timing. It's no wonder he's managed to work as much as he has in show business.   Corey had many valuable insights into a life in the biz.   We also took a little time to discuss one of his current projects. He co-produces a stage show and podcast with his equally talented wife and another veteran of  The Second City, Monique Madrid, who made a fun cameo at one point during our conversation.

Some of the highlights of our conversation include:  the importance of developing relationships with casting directors, Corey's time in the Chicago improv scene, picking the "right time to go full time" as an entertainer,  the proper head space for great improv and comedy, why he chose to move to L.A., the pros and cons of being married to a fellow performer, how to achieve balance in life as an entertainer, and much more.   Enjoy!

Corey's Website:  coreyrittmaster.weebly.com

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Corey on Twitter - @CoreyRittmaster

 

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