That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Today we dive into the incredible 40-year journey of Dylan Walsh, a true veteran who embodies persistence in Hollywood. Dylan has worked with some of the industry's biggest legends and has the stories to prove it. He shares how a chance encounter with a then-unknown Julia Roberts helped launch his career. You'll hear jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories from film history, including his experience at the legendary table read for A Few Good Men with Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. He also shares the acting masterclass he received while playing opposite Paul Newman and James Earl Jones. Finally, we dive into his career-defining role as "Sean McNamara" on the hit series Nip/Tuck and of course that iconic moment in episode 5 of the global sensation Heated Rivalry.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Dylan Walsh right here.

• Heated Rivalry
• Nip/Tuck
• Blue Bloods
• Superman & Lois
• SEAL Team
• Life Sentence
• Nip/Tuck
• Longmire
• Revenge
• Castle
• NCIS: New Orleans
• Secretariat
• Congo
• Gabriel's Fire

• IMDB: Dylan Walsh, Actor, Writer

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• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• Writer: Maddie McCormick
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

In today's episode, we dive deep into Christina Chang's artistic evolution—from the "mental gymnastics" of navigating a year-and-a-half between projects to the bold decision to turn down a lucrative travel hosting contract to stay true to her acting roots. You'll hear the riveting behind-the-scenes story of how she won over Dick Wolf during a high-stakes "test" after a disastrous first take, and how she navigated playing the "mom of the century" in the global sensation Heated Rivalry. Whether you know her from her seven-season run as Dr. Audrey Lim on The Good Doctor or are curious what it's like to be part of an overnight phenomenon like Heated Rivalry, you won't want to miss Christina's candid perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career in this business.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christina Chang right here.

• Heated Rivalry
• The Good Doctor
• Unstable
• Random Hearts
• 24
• Live Free or Die Hard
• Rizzoli & Isles
• Lucifer
• NCIS
• Nashville
• Revenge
• Desperate Housewives
• Suits
• Private Practice

• IMDB: Christina Chang, Actress, Producer

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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• Writer: Maddie McCormick
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Our guest today, Saagar Shaikh, went from losing his corporate job to starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, breaking out as Aamir Khan in Ms. Marvel and reprising the role in The Marvels. Saagar shares the incredible story of his three-year pursuit of the legendary ABC Showcase—a grueling, all-consuming "boot camp" that ultimately landed him top-tier representation. You'll hear the wild, behind-the-scenes rollercoaster of how he landed the lead role in Hulu's Deli Boys: including enduring a crushing initial rejection for a different role and then being asked to audition for the series lead just hours later. From mastering "dummy sides" for top-secret Marvel auditions to discovering unexpected magic in on-camera mistakes, Saagar delivers a masterclass on creative freedom, resilience, and what it truly feels like to finally be number one on the call sheet.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Saagar Shaikh right here.

• Ms. Marvel
• The Marvels
• Deli Boys
• Liza on Demand
• Unfair & Ugly

• IMDB: Saagar Shaikh, Actor, Writer, Production Department

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• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
• SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Today's guest fits the perfect + poignant mold for our 50th episode -With thick-skin, an optimist's heart and a realist's mind, the incomparable Michelle Monaghan will tell us how being championed by her parents in a town of 700, mentored by Frances McDormand in the North Country and ending up on Constantine's cutting room floor gave her the courage, confidence and opportunity to make every mission…possible.

She stars in the Apple TV+ series "Bad Monkey," premiering in August, and is set to appear in the third season of HBO's acclaimed series "The White Lotus," filmed in Thailand. Additionally, Monaghan has ventured into horror with a supporting role in the film "MaXXXine." Her career, which began with performances in projects like "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" and "Made of Honor," now sees her revisiting comedy and embracing roles that challenge and excite her creatively

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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

BONUS EPISODE with Casting Director Jennifer Cooper. A true peak into one of the biggest television casting directors. Currently casting over five major network television series. Casting over 500 episodic shows, Jen knows a two or thing about a good audition or a bad audition. Acting is what got her in the game, casting is what won her heart over. Jen casts for talent and truly spends the time building a partnership with the actor, producer and director.

This is the unforgettable journey into Jennifer Cooper's rise in shaping and pushing the boundaries on the revolutionary medium of Television.

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

• SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15th
• MAGIC MIND: 48% off ONEAUDITION20
• THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR
• THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
• INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
• INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
• WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
• ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
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CREDITS:

• Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
• WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
• SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Actor Tom Nowicki hasn't stopped working since the late 80s. With nearly four decades of experience and 160 film and television credits to his name, you've seen Tom in "The Blind Side," "Reptile," "Mr. Mercedes," "Bloodline," "Remember the Titans," "The Punisher," and countless more. You can also catch him in Apple TV+'s recently released series, "Bad Monkey." Based in Florida, Tom shares how he's built a successful career outside of the industry's major markets. We discuss how Tom approaches script analysis on short turnaround auditions, and he shares lessons learned from celebrated actor and director Paul Newman about what to do when things go wrong on set. Finally, Tom reminds listeners that it's never too late to get started as an actor, no matter your age.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Tom Nowicki right here.

Credits: 

• Bad Monkey
• Reptile
• Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
• The Blind Side
• Remember the Titans
• The Punisher
• Mr. Mercedes
• Drop Dead Diva
• Bloodline
• Necessary Roughness
• L.A. Confidential
• Burn Notice
• The Waterboy

• IMDB: Tom Nowicki, Actor, Producer

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• SLAYTEMBER: Starting September 15, 2024!
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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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• ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
• SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

For actor Amanda Righetti, her way into character has changed over time. With credits in some of television's biggest hits including "The O.C.", "The Mentalist", "Reunion", "North Shore", "Entourage" and film credits that include "Friday the 13th", "Captain America" and more, Amanda says that she's grown in her craft right alongside this ever-changing industry. In today's episode we discuss holding deals, self-tapes, and how Amanda prepped for her historical role in "Reagan" in just four days. While her approach to character has shifted and deepened over time, she reminds us that technique is ultimately whatever works for you.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Amanda Righetti right here.

Credits: 

• Reagan
• Colony
• The Mentalist
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• Friday the 13th
• L.A.'s Finest
• The O.C.
• K-Ville
• Reunion
• North Shore
• Entourage

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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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• ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
• SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

How do you build a historical character? How do you approach an accent? What do you wear in a period piece audition? These are questions actors face when building a real life character from history. Cast as Queen Berenice in Peacock's original series "Those About to Die," actor Lara Wolf shares her thoughts on all of these topics and more. Her credits include "Quantico," "Roxana," "The Performance," "Blindspot," "Blue Bloods," and the upcoming autobiographical film "Reading Lolita in Tehran." In today's episode we discuss short turnaround auditions, self-confidence as an actor, and the value in not just keeping an audition log, but a working log.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Lara Wolf right here.

Credits: 

• Those About to Die
• Reading Lolita in Tehran
• Quantico
• Roxana
• The Performance
• Hidden Exposure
• You Are Wanted
• Kovar
• Blindspot
• Blue Bloods

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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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• SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

First landing himself in the Marvel Universe 20 years ago, actor Aaron Stanford has had the rare opportunity to revisit a character at different stages of his life and career. You've seen Aaron in "Deadpool & Wolverine," "12 Monkeys," "Nikita," "Perry Mason," "Fear the Walking Dead," "The Hills Have Eyes," and much more. You won't want to miss Aaron's story of how he went all in improvising his superhero audition scene, how he transitioned from New York to Los Angeles, and how he balances preparation with letting go of his actor homework. We also discuss how actors can beat the Hollywood name game by making their own work, and the importance of capturing casting's attention in the first few seconds of a self-tape.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Aaron Stanford right here.

Credits: 

• Deadpool & Wolverine
• Nikita
• Westworld
• Perry Mason
• 12 Monkeys
• Fear the Walking Dead
• Mad Men
• Traveler
• X-Men: The Last Stand
• X2: X-Men United
• The Hills Have Eyes
• Tadpole

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• CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
• COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
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• WRITER: Erin McCluskey
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• ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
• SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Nora Zehetner has built an impressive resume over the course of her 25+ year career. Leading with intuition in her craft, Nora's film and television credits include "Boneyard," "Brick," "Grey's Anatomy," "Madmen," "Heroes," "Grimm," "Everwood," and many more. Today we do a deep dive into the peaks and valleys of this career, from Nora's experience testing for "Mean Girls" to her recovery process after being fired from a table read. We discuss how the industry has changed over the years, and how Nora was able to rebuild her confidence after a difficult on set experience with a director. Today's episode is a much needed reminder that there are no "weird" takes, just different instruments.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Nora Zehetner right here.

Credits: 

• Boneyard
• Blood for Dust
• Brick
• The Right Stuff
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Designated Survivor
• Maron
• The Astronaut Wives Club
• Grimm
• Mad Men
• Grey's Anatomy
• Heroes
• Everwood

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