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June 4, 2024 62 mins

Shannon Sturges, the renowned on-set acting coach for Hollywood's finest and owner of Speiser Sturges, an acting studio in Los Angeles joins me on the pod.

Shannon and I talk about character work, breaking down auditions, and standing out amongst the THOUSANDS of other people auditioning for the same role.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

Character Work: Master the art of building believable and compelling characters.

Audition Breakdown: Learn the step-by-step process to dissect and conquer your audition sides.

Standing Out: Discover unique strategies to shine brighter than the thousands of other hopefuls vying for the same role.

Mindset Tips: Shannon's proven techniques to get out of your head and fully embody the role.

This episode is packed with actionable tips and golden nuggets that could be the key to what you've been missing in your auditions. Get ready to take notes and transform your audition game!


acting coach, Hollywood auditions, acting tips, Speiser Sturges, audition success, character work, acting studio LA, audition strategies, acting mindset, Hollywood acting tips, acting mentor and coach, auditioning, casting director SHANNON'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonsturges/followers/?hl=en NATALEE’S IG: @nataleelinez https://www.instagram.com/nataleelinez/ PODCAST INSTAGRAM: @groundupwithnat http://instagram.com/groundupwithnat RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: ⭐ This episode is produced by https://www.mastermyndmedia.com Email them at info@mastermyndmedia.com for all of your digital needs. Mention Ground Up and receive 15% off your first purchase. Now introducing: 1:1 MENTORSHIP SESSION WITH NAT Go to Nataleelinez.com to learn more


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