The Lazy Actor Podcast

She's acted with Brad Pitt and Robert Redford as well as starred in the HBO series, Transporter. And this week she's Ivan's guest as they discuss Super Objectives based on Larry Moss book The Intent to Live.

In our episode premiere of Season 2, star of Introducing Jodea, Chloe Traicos discusses the book The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor with host Ivan Wanis Ruiz.

Michael Kostroff is an American actor. He appeared on the HBO program The Wire as defence attorney Maurice Levy. He has worked constantly with respected creators like David Simon and Aaron Sorkin. Michael is one of the steadiest working actors in the business, but is happy to fly under the radar when it comes to celebrity status.

Michael Kostroff is an American actor. He appeared on the HBO program The Wire as defense attorney Maurice Levy. He has worked constantly with respected producer/directors like David Simon and Aaron Sorkin. Michael is one of the steadiest working actors in the business, but is happy to fly under the radar when it comes to celebrity status.

Philip Williams is a Canadian actor and voice actor. He has played Sergeant Murphy in The Busy World of Richard Scarry, the janitor in Good Will Hunting, Buzz in Cyberchase, the Polar Bear in Franklin, and has appeared in The Hardy Boys, Jason X, Rupert, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, and Babar.

Here's part 2 of Ivan's chat with Canadian actor Edie Inksetter as well as some acting exercises. Edie is a well renowned Canadian actress known for her recurring role as Aunt Elizabeth in the TV series titled ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Also, she has worked on various television projects and movies in 2020 such as Transplant, Capture, Schitt’s Creek, and October Faction.

In this episode Ivan Wanis Ruiz talks with Canadian actor Edie Inksetter. Edie is a well renowned Canadian actress known for her recurring role as Aunt Elizabeth in the TV series titled ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Also, she has worked on various television projects and movies in 2020 such as Transplant, Capture, Schitt’s Creek, and October Faction. She has also appeared in Shoot The Messenger and Clarice. Here she chats with host Ivan Wanis Riaz about acting and casting and shares her thoughts on yet another portion of Michael Shurtleff's legendary book "Audition". #EdieInksetter #Audition #Acting https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1141621/ https://theactorsplace.org https://radioradio.com

In this episode Ivan Wanis Ruiz talks with Canadian acting legend Tony Nappo. Tony talks technique, getting his start, and offers tips on how to build a solid career. As well, he and Ivan breakdown more from the must read acting book Audition by Michael Shurtleff. Plus the audition challenge from Ivan to Tony and producer Tim McLarty. #TonyNappo #Audition #Acting https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0621176/ https://theactorsplace.org https://radioradio.com #socialdistancedpodcast

This episode we talk with bilingual journeyman actor Jocelyne Zucco. We discover the impact of Michael Shurtleffs' book, audition. As well, Ivan, Jocelyn and Tim talk about memorizing lines, how to play a drunk and more.

This episode we talk with highly successful character actor Julian Richings about his career and ask his thoughts on Chapter 4 of the acting book Audition by Michael Shurtleff #audition #JulianRitchings #acting https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724995/ https://thelazyactor.com https://radioradio.com https://theactorsplace.org

In this episode we discuss guidepost #12 in Michael Shurtleff's book "Audition", Mystery and Secret with special guest, Pedro Miguel Arce. Pedro also discusses his busy life as a character actor. #TheStrainFX #Polar #TrueDetective #BadBlood #LandoftheDead #acting #auditions https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1144806/ @pedromiguelarce

We discuss Guidepost #11 of Michael Shurtleff's book Audition. Game playing & role playing. Guest actor Jennifer Vallance weights in and also shares from her experiences including guest spots on Designated Survivor with Kiefer Sutherland. #jennifervallance #kiefersutherland #designatedsurvivor #michaelshurtleff #radioradiostudio #theactorsplace.org https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4792676/ Facebook.com/jennifer.vallance.1 Imdb.me/jennifervallance Instagram.com/jennifer.vallance...

We discuss Guidepost #10 of Michael Shurtleff's book Audition. Guest actor Jennifer Vallance shares her thoughts and experiences on acting and talks about her appearance on Designated Survivor with Kiefer Sutherland.

In episode 11 Ivan looks at Guidepost #9 in chapter 10 of Michael Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. Special guest, actor Dan Willmott shares stories about his recent recurring role on Fargo and discusses “Looking for the events” in a scene.

In episode 10 Ivan looks at Guidepost #8 in chapter 9 of Michael Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. Special guest, actor Dan Willmott shares stories about his recent recurring role on Fargo and discusses "Finding the importance" in a scene.

In episode 9 Ivan looks at Guidepost #7 in chapter 8 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. Special guest, actor Tabitha Tao returns and they discuss technique & experiences as well as the guidepost, Communication & Competition.

In episode 8 Ivan looks at Guidepost #6 in chapter 7 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. Ivan has special guest, actor Tabitha Tao as they discuss technique & experiences as well as the guidepost, Discoveries.

In episode 7 Ivan looks at Guidepost #5 in chapter 6 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. The more extreme the opposites the actor chooses for a scene, the more everything in between is likely to occur instinctively, naturally, without the actor having to consider these choices.

In episode 6 Ivan looks at Guidepost #4 in chapter 5 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. This episode covers "Humour". It discusses the importance of determining how humour works in playing out a scene, even a serious scene.

In episode 5 Ivan looks at Guidepost #3 in chapter 4 of Michel Shurtleff’s book “Audition”. This episode covers "The Moment Before". It discusses figuring out the characters back story and creating an awareness of the character before one word is spoken in the audition.