In The Moment: Acting, Art and Life

Apr 17 2024 223
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Short podcasts from inside the classroom and longer sit-down conversations with celebrities and creative Inspirers. Anthony is an award-winning writer-director-producer, creativity expert, inspirational speaker, and artistic director of Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW) with studios in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, London, Atlanta, Sydney, Toronto, and Vancouver. His unique approach to acting (and creativity) is no-nonsense and based on the assumption that we can all do it. Because we can.

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Anthony Interviews Nina Kiri

Apr 17 2024 59 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Nina Kiri. Nina is known for her role as Alma in the first five seasons of the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. Nina shares her audition process, how she went from having two lines in the first episode to a recurring role, and the importance of making things your own- finding those moments of creativity in a commodified society.

Anthony Interviews Frances Brennand Roper

Mar 29 2024 54 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented actor and teacher - AMAW’s own Frances Brennand Roper. The two cover important bases about self work in order to achieve your best acting work, Frances’s Buddhist practice, and finding inspiration in the face of lots of rejection.

Anthony Interviews Rahul Rai

Mar 08 2024 55 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with Rahul Rai. Rahul is an actor and creator with over 5 million followers across his platforms. The two have passionate conversations about the nuance of using TikTok as an avenue for acting. Touching on how to be marketable as an actor on social media, burn out, and the relationship between artists and money.

Anthony Interviews Spencer Neville

Jan 26 2024 55 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with actor Spencer Neville. Spencer is known for his roles in Ozark, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devotion. The two talk about how to move through comparison to peers in the industry, how heartbreak affects our work, and moving through the expectation of getting your “big break.”

Anthony Interviews Howard Meltzer

Jan 12 2024 47 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony interviews casting director Howard Meltzer. Howard is known for casting projects such as Hannah Montana, Raven’s Home, The Virgin Suicides, and Bunk’d to name a few. The two talk about Howard’s career in casting kids and teens, his process in identifying talent, the dos and don’ts of auditioning, and the importance of preparation and deadlines.

Anthony Interviews Dallas Dupree Young

Dec 04 2023 44 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony chats with talented teen actor Dallas Dupree Young. The pair chat about Dallas’s acting career starting at age 9 all the way to now starring in the final seasons of Cobra Kai. Dallas also shares his journey handling rejection and how social change affects acting.

Anthony Interviews Jill Wagner

Nov 17 2023 62 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress Jill Wagner of Paramount+’s Special Ops: Lioness. The two talk about the inception of Jill’s star studded show, the importance of creating and advocating for the things you want to be in, and getting out of your own head as an actor.

Ask Anthony Part Two

Oct 13 2023 33 mins  
Welcome back to part two of Ask Anthony where Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two finish their conversation with Anthony’s thoughts on the trap of character analysis, how ageism, AI, and filters are affecting Hollywood, and the truth behind making your own work.

Ask Anthony

Oct 06 2023 47 mins  
In today’s part one episode of a two part series, Anthony answers your questions! Interviewed by actress Angel Prater, the two talk about how Tony’s spirituality influenced his work in the face of a commodified entertainment industry, embracing change in dreams, what separates a good actor from a great actor, and taking genuine risks.

Anthony Interviews Katelin Chesna

Sep 22 2023 52 mins  
In today’s episode, Anthony interviews actress and AMAW Atlanta Studio Head- Katelin Chesna. The two talk about navigating and exploring creative expression during the strike, Katelin’s personal journey from pre-med to the theater, and how practicing mindfulness creates growth in life and acting.