Book The Room

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Book the Room is a fun and motivating podcast on acting and auditioning by veteran actor and coach, Suzanna LeNir and Casting Director Jess Greenberg of Greenberg Casting.  Hear round table talks with industry professionals and your peers that are loaded with tips, advice and a good dose of positive thinking and high vibes.  Acting is a marathon - not a sprint.  So you need to enjoy every step along the way.  We promote doing a great job at every opportunity because you never know what is working for you in the background.  You may not book the part, but you can book the room!  

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Ep. 062 | KENNY WONG - Award-winning screenwriter, Arnold on NBC's Transplant and Violinist

Jan 15 2024 41 mins  
In the room today is Kenny Wong, an award-winning screen writer, actor and violinist. Kenny tells us about how he got into acting after a devastating diagnosis during his time at McGill University in the music performance program. He gets in to how he made that transition, the work he put in and the dedication he had to achieving his goals. Kenny also tells us how he turned his dia

Ep. 061 | MINISODE - Have you been in anything I've seen?

Jan 15 2024 8 mins  
Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of working on big projects that sound exciting to "non-actors" vs. working on smaller indie projects that are more fulfilling. We get into talking to your family who doesn't quite understand how the industry works about your work as an actor and what they mean. Let's get in to it!

Ep. 060 | HANNAH ANTAKI - Toronto casting director debunking casting myths and answering your burning questions!

Jan 15 2024 49 mins  
In the room today is Hannah Antaki, casting associate and director. She has worked with different casting directors in Toronto and she is here to debunk all of the myths of the Toronto casting process. HINT - we are the same! We get into everything from submissions to selections, from prep to wardrobe and from agents to networking. We also get to hear a bit about the latest project

Ep. 059 | MINISODE - Zoom vs. self tape auditions, competition and one-liners

Jan 15 2024 14 mins  
Suzanna and Jess get into different approaches to casting after having spoken to Toronto Casting Director, Hannah Antaki (episode out Nov. 23). We talk about the pros and cons of Zoom and self-tape auditions, reiterate that the auditions are auditions and NOT workshops and if you do decide to expand to Toronto, understand how competitive it is - but don't be deterred! Let's

Ep. 057 | MINISODE - how to be a great day player and be in the moment

Jan 15 2024 8 mins  
Suzanna and Jess talk about the stress and realities of being a day player on a series. We give you tips on how to prepare and ease the nerves a bit. We also preview Thursdays episode with the great Anik Matern, actor, coach, healer! Let's get into it! FOLLOW US YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@booktheroompodcast/videos⁠ Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bookther

Ep. 055 | MINISODE - realities of local casting and getting work outside of montreal

Jan 15 2024 9 mins  
Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of local casting and how it doesn't always go to locals! So if it doesn't go to locals, what's stopping YOU from auditioning for projects that are out of your city? Let's get into it. Suzanna and Jess talk about the realities of local casting and how it doesn't always go to locals! So if it doesn't go to locals, wha

Ep. 054 | SUZANNA & JESS - deeper dive into networking, nepo-babies, CBC Plan B and industry predictions

Jan 15 2024 34 mins  
Suzanna and Jess take a deeper look into networking and it's importance and how inter-connected everyone is. Jess chats a bit about her experience casting Plan B, what she feels we can work on and what is working well. Suzanna and Jess also share their predictions of whats to come over the next few months. Can you guess what it is? Let's get into it!

Ep. 053 | MINISODE - Acting ticks and tips

Jan 15 2024 8 mins  
Suzanna and Jess talk about the importance of being aware of your physicalities in a scene. Are you aware of tiks you have? Suzanna gives tips on how to overcome them, and to take the down time to rehearse and become critical of those ticks

Ep. 052 | TANIA GIAMPETRONE - Talent Agent, Communication, Confidence and keeping an open mind

Jan 15 2024 49 mins  
In the room today is Montreal's Talent Agent, Tania Giampetrone. She has been working with Reisler Talent for over 20 years...so she's seen A LOT and knows a thing or two! A recurring theme that came up was the partnership between an actor and agent. She bases her relationships on trust, honesty and respect and communication is #1. We get into how it's important to adap

Ep. 051 | MINISODE - Networking, Socializing and PR

Jan 15 2024 26 mins  
Suzanna and Jess talk about the importance of growing and maintaining good relationships in the industry. We talk about what works and what doesn't and the difference between networking, the business of acting and PR. Can anything guarantee you the role? Let's get into it! LINKS Suzanna's online course: https://www.udemy.com/course/on-camera-acting-with-suzanna-lenir/?