Actor Chats

Joey Marino and Jeff Bower chat with their favorite actors and acting teachers in Los Angeles. In this final installment, Stephen Book talks about the importance of spontaneity in acting and how to use his Improvisation Technique in film and television.

Joey Marino and Jeff Bower sit down anc chat with some of their favorite actors from film and television, and acting teachers. In this second episode with world renowned acting teacher Stephen Book, Stephen talks about normal (reactive) acting teaching vs his improvisation technique.  

Joey Marino and Jeff Bower sit down with their favorite LA actors and acting teachers for an informal chat about the art and craft of acting. In this episode, Joey and Jeff chat with renowned acting teacher, Stephen Book.  Stephen talks about becoming an educator and his early work with improv and Viola Spolin.

Jeff Bower and Joey Marino chat with their favorite actors in Los Angeles.  This is the last part of their chat with Laura Innes, known for her iconic role on ER.  This episode Laura talks about George Clooney, her unique approach to directing, and what she would do differently if she could go back to the start of her career. Thanks so much for supporting Actor Chats!  We are going on an extended unknown hiatus.  We will keep all the episodes up for continued free download, and let you know when we come back.  Give us a FIVE STAR REVIEW!!

Jeff Bower and Joey Marino sit down and chat with their favorite actors in Los Angeles.  This is the second part of our chat with Laura Innes, known for her iconic role on ER.  In this episode, Laura talks about the collaborative process in creating ER, working with Anthony Edwards, and her work and process in preparation for being a successful actor.  

Jeff Bower and Joey Marino sit down with their favorite actors in Los Angeles to chat.  This is the first part of our chat with Laura Innes, known for her iconic role on ER.  In this episode Laura talks about traveling to the Stratford Festival as a kid, performing theatre in NYC and Chicago, and how her Meisner training prepared her for her role on ER.

Jeff and Joey chat with some of their favorite actors in Los Angeles.  In this third installment with acting coach Tim Phillips, Tim talks about working with James DuMont, being angry on camera, and advice for young performers.

Jeff and Joey chat with some of their favorite actors in Los Angeles.  This is part 2 of 3 with Tim Phillips, author of the acting book, Audition for Your Career, Not the Job.  In this segment, Tim talks about acting in close ups, auditioning, and relationships to objects.

Jeff and Joey talk with their favorite actors in Los Angeles.  In this episode, On-Camera Acting Coach Tim Phillips talks about his relationship with Robert Duvall, how he became a teacher, and humanizing the work. 

Jeff and Joey chat with their favorite actors.  In this episode, Nate Corddry talks about a long stedi-cam shot in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, acting in a close up and a multi-camera sitcom, and advice for actors. 

Jeff and Joey chat with Nate Corddry.  In this episode, Nate talks about working with Kathy Bates on Harry's Law, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and not compromising your work.  

Jeff and Joey chat with Nate Corddry, from Studio 60 on theSunset Strip, Harry's Law, and Mom.  In this episode Nate talks about a play he did in college, Ann Bogart's Viewpoints, and what it's really like to be on a set.

Jeff and Joey talk with Dan Frischman, known for his role of Arvid on Head of the Class. In this episode Dan talks about voice acting, meeting Steve Martin, and advice for young actors.

Jeff and Joey talk with Dan Frischman, known for his role of Arvid on Head of the Class.  In this episode Dan talks about appearing on The Facts of Life, Head of the Class, and directing for Nickelodeon.

Jeff and Joey talk with Dan Frischman, known for his role of Arvid on Head of the Class.  In this episode Dan talks about doing magic for kids in his neighborhood, having an existential crisis as a teenager, and doing stand-up in NYC and LA.

Jeff and Joey talk with Troy Evans, known for his numerous film and TV appearances, such as ER, China Beach, and Ace Ventura.  In this episode Troy talks about ER, his acting heroes, and advice for young actors.

Jeff & Joey talk with Troy Evans, known for his numerous film and TV appearances, such as ER, China Beach, and Ace Ventura.  In this episode, Troy talks about his first LA agent, his guest appearance on LA LAWm and the difference between acting for film and theatre.

Jeff and Joey talk with Troy Evans, known for his numerous film and TV appearances, such as ER, China Beach, and Ace Ventura.  In this episode Troy talks about wanting to be President, and what derailed that dream and sent him on to be an actor.