10 things I wish I knew before going to college for musical theater

what you didn‘t know about moving to NYC as an actor: Thinking about making the big move to NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to moving to New York City as an actor. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to r... by Actor Aesthetic

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top 5 casting sites for finding professional auditions (musical theatre edition): Ready to submit your resume to professional theatre companies but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top 5 favorite casting sites for finding professional theatrical auditions! To join the Actor Aesthetic... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

why rejection sucks + how to overcome it: Ask any successful performer and they'll tell you... rejection sucks. Like really, really bad. But when you're pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry, it's simply a part of life. In this episode, host Maggie Bera walks you through her... by Actor Aesthetic

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3 ways to find an agent or manager in NYC: Looking for representation in NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her 3 top ways for finding an agent or manager in NYC! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subsc... by Actor Aesthetic

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5 Toxic Things To Get Rid Of In 2020: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes her best advice on what to get rid of in 2020! Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now search through... by Actor Aesthetic

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a day in the life of an actor with a 9 to 5 job: Let's destroy the "starving artist" trope once and for all ;) It's possible!!!!!! In this episode, NYC based actress and Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera discusses exactly how she balances her 9 to 5 job in marketing and social media with auditioning... by Actor Aesthetic

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how to stand out from the crowd in your auditions: What's the number one thing you might be missing from your auditions? Spontaneity. In this episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast, host Maggie Bera shares tips and advice on how to find spontaneity in your auditions. Being spontaneous in auditions c... by Actor Aesthetic

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How I Prepare For Multiple Auditions In A Day (Successfully!): Preparing for an audition can be a daunting task. And preparing for multiple auditions can seem near impossible. In this episode, NYC-based actress and Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses the ways in which she prepares for and attacks ... by Actor Aesthetic

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there will ALWAYS be another audition... work smarter, not harder!: Whether this ain't your first audition season rodeo or you’re simply brand new to the city, this episode is packed with a few nuggets of wisdom for ya. Host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for surviving NYC Audition Season, Equity Principal Auditi... by Actor Aesthetic

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taking you through my FIRST year of auditions in NYC after college: Join Actor Aesthetic host Maggie Bera as she travels back in time with her handy-dandy Audition Journal from the year 2017. From the anxiety of initial auditions to the excitement of callbacks and finally booking her dream contract that gave her an E... by Actor Aesthetic

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Typing At Auditions: What Does It Mean And How Does It Work?: In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera discusses typing at auditions... what it means for actors, and how it works! To get the "How To Submit To Casting Directors (With Or Without An Agent)" Online Course, head to on over to https://... by Actor Aesthetic

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The 5 Most Common Struggles Actors Face With Auditions: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) chats about the most common struggles actors face when it comes to auditioning... and how to combat them! To book a 60-minute online cons... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

how I met my agents in NYC (and how you can find representation): Wondering how exactly to find an agent in NYC? In this episode, actor and host Maggie Bera dishes the story of how she first met her now agents, 3 different ways you can get in front of representation in NYC, senior showcases, the importance of trust... by Actor Aesthetic

17 min listen

how to stand out in your college audition prescreens: What’s a prescreen? Why do you need to submit one? And HOW do you stand out from the thousands of musical theatre college applicants just like you? Let’s discuss. In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for making it through the coll... by Actor Aesthetic

19 min listen

my untold story of life after college in musical theatre: In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her musical theatre journey post grad into the unknown. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aest... by Actor Aesthetic

28 min listen

a day in my life as an actor during the busiest time of audition season: Wake up, work, audition, REPEAT! It's getting busy over here y'all. In this episode, actress and host Maggie Bera dishes the details on a day in her life during the busiest time of audition season right in the heart of NYC. Get your copy of the Acto... by Actor Aesthetic

26 min listen

10 Unusual But Effective Ways To Relax Before Auditions: In this episode, NYC-based actress/host Maggie Bera (Connecticut Rep, Theatre Under The Stars, Fireside Theatre) dishes 10 unusual but effective ways to calm your audition nerves! Did y’all know that Actor Aesthetic has an online store? You can now s... by Actor Aesthetic

18 min listen

10 tips to nail your next self tape: Whether your agent contacted you or you heard directly from the creative team, it's time to put yourself on tape for casting. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her top 10 tips to nailing your next self tape. AMAZON RING LIGHT - https://am... by Actor Aesthetic

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10 easy ways to revamp your audition book: Has it been far too long since you last took a hard look at your audition book? We don't blame you! In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to help dust off your audition book and give it a good revamp! To join the Actor ... by Actor Aesthetic

21 min listen

the audition survival guide: what every actor needs to know: Auditioning for a musical theatre production can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, actors can enter the audition room feeling confident and ready to shine. In this episode, we explore the essential steps to prepare for a musical thea... by Actor Aesthetic

24 min listen

swings, understudies and standbys (and why they’re so important): The backbone of a production? The only reason why the show goes on? Swings, understudies and standbys, of course! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor... by Actor Aesthetic

16 min listen

my step-by-step guide to filming a simple self-tape audition: Host Maggie Bera dishes her secrets to making a successful self-tape (especially when you're racing against the clock)! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the... by Actor Aesthetic

25 min listen

my best advice for all actors heading into 2023 (PART 2): Self worth + pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry... what could possibly go wrong? Let's get into it. 2023 is our year, baby. To get the Marketing 101 For Actors Ebook, go to www.actoraesthetic.com/marketing. Spread love and don't f... by Actor Aesthetic

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college auditions, tiktok + theatre kids with Molly Hagerty: Molly Hagerty, @thoroughlymodernmolly on TikTok, has grown up training in musical theatre and endured all of the oh-so charming theatre kid experiences that come along with it! Currently 18 and wrapping up the college audition process, she can't wait... by Actor Aesthetic

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How I Afford To Live In NYC As An Actor: It's no secret that New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the United States to live in. In this episode, Actor Aesthetic Podcast host Maggie Bera discusses how she affords to live in New York City as an actor. It ain't easy... but it's... by Actor Aesthetic

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why I work a 9-5 full time job while pursuing a career as an actor: Auditions + agents + zoom calls + self tapes + rehearsals + performances... PLUS a 9 to 5 job? I've either lost my mind... or I'm on to something MAJOR here. Let's discuss. To learn more about health insurance through Actors' Equity, click here. To ... by Actor Aesthetic

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How To Join Actors' Equity Association: Introducing the Actor Aesthetic podcast, hosted by NYC based actress and blogger, Maggie Bera. Maggie starts off her first episode of the Actor Aesthetic podcast with the highly requested topic, How To Join Actors' Equity Association. Topics covered ... by Actor Aesthetic

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how to master the art of the self-tape audition (and book the job): In the era of COVID-19, self-tape auditions have become more common than ever. But even beyond the pandemic, more and more casting directors are turning to self-tapes as a way to streamline the audition process. That's why it's more important t... by Actor Aesthetic

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Broadway Shuts Down Til 2021 + What That Means For Actors: Broadway is shut down until at least January 2021. By the time it *hopefully* reopens, an entire industry will have been out of work for a minimum of 9 months. So what does this mean for actors? In episode 92, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera... by Actor Aesthetic

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why actors need to find a hobby outside of theatre: We need to get a life, y'all! Not everything is about singing, dancing and acting... (though much of can and SHOULD be ;)) In this brief episode, we're getting real about the true importance of finding a hobby outside of theatre. Helpful blogs: An ... by Actor Aesthetic

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10 things I wish I knew before going to college for musical theater

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