The Actor's Vow – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode Denise sits down with co-director, co-producer and co-star of her latest film: David Guthrie.  

With over a decade of editing and story producing experience, David's work includes the Emmy-nominated series WORKIN MOMS on Netflix, the Canadian Screen Awards nominated COLD WATER COWBOYS on Discovery and the acclaimed series MOMENT OF TRUTH on Amazon.  As a writer, his action screenplay BLOODLANDS made waves as a finalist in several major writing competitions, including the Academy Nichol Awards, and his recent sci-fi pilot NIGHTFALL is currently a quarter-finalist at the Screencraft TV Pilot Competition. David is a seasoned performer and improviser with several lead roles on both on stage and screen. He’s honed his craft at esteemed institutions: Second City, UCB, and the Lee Strasberg Institute. David's creative endeavors continue with writing and directing multiple shows in development, including selling the mockumentary comedy series BECK AND CALL to Channel Nine in Australia.

Resources Mentioned

TAV Coaching Program Waiting List: https://www.tavcoaching.com/start

LA Shorts Festival List: https://www.lashortsfest.com/resoures

"Please Like Me" Website: https://www.pleaselikemefilm.com/

David Guthrie Instagram: @thedavidguthrie

Welcome back to The Actor's Vow Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by the talented Pip van Slooten, a dedicated 19-year-old actor from the Netherlands, sharing her unique journey and insights into the world of acting.

Pip's passion for storytelling ignited her acting journey at a young age.
Her dedication to acting led her to join "The Actors Vow Coaching Program" early in her career.
Now studying and pursuing her acting career in Santa Barbara, Pip reflects on her experiences and growth.
 
. Pip explores the process and challenges of applying to acting schools in the USA, offering valuable advice for aspiring actors navigating this journey.

. Pip delves into her involvement with the TAV Coaching Program, discussing its impact on her growth as an actor.

. Pip talks about the aspects of acting that go beyond formal training—insights into life lessons, practical skills, and the realities of the industry.

Resources Mentioned

• TAV Coaching Waiting List: Don't miss out on classes! Get on the waiting list for TAV Coaching—an opportunity you won't want to miss.
• TAV Technique E-Book: An insider's guide for valuable acting insights.
• FREE Acting Books List: Grab this list of must-read acting books for free!

TW: This week's episode discuses trauma and abuse.

This week our special guest is LA based actor Chloe Burns. Trauma Bonded  is the project Chloe wrote and is producing in the next few months. As a survivor of Domestic Abuse she is using art to heal and spread awareness on the matter. There are 3 important premises on her project:
1)The abuser is not cast
2)There is not violence
3)The script is fun and funny

Visit  the website to support the project and learn more:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/trauma-bonded

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This week host Denise sits 1-1 with you to talk about Marvel, Horror Movies, the Tonys, and AUDITIONING. In this episode we will discuss auditioning mistakes and things you must know to make the best out of your auditions. 

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Nearly 10 years ago Paul looked in the mirror and realized that he did not recognize the person staring back at him. He realized that he had been living a lie for the past 25 years. He realized that he had been sacrificing his own happiness for the happiness of others and it had to stop. He couldn’t keep living that way.
 
 Listen to this episode to hear about Paul's journey to self-love and how you too can start your path to living your truth. 

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@paulfishman

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This is Part 2 of episode 50th, where host Denise Borraz Trepat chats with friend and fellow artist Monika Kieran. In this episode they both talk about Method Acting, acting techniques, the industry, how "shallow" LA can be and  how to navigate being yourself in a place where "perfection" is the goal. Enjoy!

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@monikakieran

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For the 50th episode of the podcast we had to do something special. Denise is always the one interviewing and bringing guests...but not this time! One of Denise's best friends, model and actress Monika Kieran, interviews Denise as they talk about their lives and experiences in the industry. Sit down, get a green juice or iced tea and enjoy this vulnerable chat!

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@monikakieran

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Sarah Brown is a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist, singer, and singing teacher. She is New York City based where she works at the Grabscheid Voice and Swallowing Center of Mount Sinai Hospital. A trained operatic soprano and now crossover artist, Sarah earned a BM in Vocal Performance at Chapman University. She later earned an MS in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University and focused her studies and training in voice rehabilitation. Her singing background combined with her clinical expertise has enabled her to serve elite performers including Broadway singers and recording artists. In addition to maintaining her clinical caseload and singing studio, Sarah serves as adjunct faculty at Pace University, where she teaches the graduate level Voice Disorders course.  

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TikTok- @vocalhealth
IG- @vocalhealthskb

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In this episode Denise talks about audition anxiety and the most common thoughts that lead to it. Through the episode Denise deconstructs the truth behind those thoughts. 

TAV Coaching Program is opening doors on June 15th. Be the first one to sign up by going to IG or Tik Tok link in bio and register for the waiting list. Those on the waiting list will be able to register on June 14th.

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This week's guest is TV Host and Mentor Ally Melendez. Ally is currently the in-arena host for the Long Island Nets and has worked with the New York Cosmos, the New York Riptide and the Atlantic-10 Men's basketball tournament held in Barclay's Center in 2019 and 2020.
She can also be seen on YES Network and on the live YouTube show The Crosshairs.

In 2020 Ally launched The On-Air Institute, a 12-week course that helps aspiring hosts and public speakers master their mindset and confidence, sharpen their public speaking skills and ultimately land or create the on-air job of their dreams.

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@ally.melendez
@theonairinstitute

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