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An Actor Despairs

Ryan M. Perez
An Actor Despairs
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  • An Actor Despairs

    Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting

    02/04/2026 | 1h 43 mins.
    Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guests Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser of Tipsy Casting as they discuss their journey into casting, the shift from in-person auditions to self-tapes, and how the casting process has evolved post-pandemic, along with their insights on the future of auditions and what actors need to understand in today’s changing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • An Actor Despairs

    Luke Barnett

    26/03/2026 | 1h 5 mins.
    Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Luke Barnett as they discuss his upbringing in Maryland, his journey from working in bars in Hollywood while pursuing acting, taking time away to focus on writing and producing, and his return to acting with projects like Faith Based, Crossing Over Express, and Dark Winds, along with the importance of persistence and creating your own opportunities in today’s industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • An Actor Despairs

    Kirk Acevedo

    23/03/2026 | 2h 5 mins.
    Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kirk Acevedo as they discuss his upbringing in the South Bronx, discovering acting at East Harlem Performing Arts and LaGuardia High School, his breakout roles in "Oz" and "Band of Brothers," and the challenges of being typecast, along with navigating an evolving industry and creating opportunities as an actor.

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  • An Actor Despairs

    Paul Bullion

    17/03/2026 | 1h 56 mins.
    Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Paul Bullion as they discuss his upbringing in Newport Pagnell, his early experiences in theater, the challenges he faced breaking into drama school, and his journey to landing roles in Peaky Blinders, Mission: Impossible, The Witcher, and more, along with his approach to staying grounded, navigating the industry, and balancing his work as both an actor and carpenter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • An Actor Despairs

    Daniel Francis

    10/03/2026 | 1h 48 mins.
    Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Daniel Francis as they discuss his experience growing up in London, falling in love with music and performing, his journey into drama school, and his work in "Small Axe," "Liaison," "The Wheel of Time," "Bridgerton," and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About An Actor Despairs

An inside look at life in the television and film industry. Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he speaks with actors, directors, and artists more about how the industry works and how to not only survive but to thrive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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