Casting Director Maya Adrabi stops by the bungalow and discusses the problem with self tapes, callback rates, how she feels about using your space in auditions, and more!

Maya's IMDb and Instagram @mayashoots.

00:00 - Introduction.
02:16 - Maya slates her name.
03:14 - AHC video explanations on auditions.
05:06 - The problem with and rise of self tapes.
11:36 - When self tapes make sense.
13:12 - Pushing back on self tapes.
14:40 - Turning down work.
15:25 - Casting's relationship with production companies.
16:51 - Spreading out work across the AHC office.
18:20 - Mike's high audition numbers for AHC.
22:20 - Callback rates.
24:00 - The SAG-AFTRA talent pool runs deep.
32:22 - Giving feedback to actors.
34:22 - Casting (and this industry) is fear based.
39:17 - The old adage that casting is rooting for you.
42:17 - Full body shots.
44:17 - Blacklist actors.
47:12 - The idea of using your space for an audition.
53:04 - Props in auditions.
54:08 - Maya starting out in acting.
1:03:04 - Who took a chance on Maya.

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Writer Alex Rubens stops by the bungalow and discusses his shift to working on more animated shows, the intricacies of being a showrunner, wanting to write when he isn't working, and more!

Alex's IMDb.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:41 - Alex slates his name.
05:38 - Dating, therapy and podcasts.
10:03 - Moving to animation since our last interview.
14:42 - How does one become a showrunner.
22:02 - Showrunner duties on Krapopolis.
23:55 - Differences between writing animation and live action.
27:11 - Making corporate decisions as a showrunner.
29:15 - Post production in animation.
31:06 - Writing alongside animators.
33:33 - Rick and Morty interactions and cult phenonemon feedback.
36:38 - The Rick and Morty writer's room.
39:10 - Writing puberty jokes on Big Mouth.
41:51 - Writer interviews.
44:30 - Animation not being WGA.
46:07 - Sourcing writing talent.
47:26 - Working all year.
52:37 - Casting.
55:20 - Avoiding positive feedback as a showrunner.
57:55 - What Alex does to step away.
1:04:34 - Who took a chance on Alex.

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Alex' first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/137

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Actor Kimia Behpoornia stops by the bungalow and discusses performing in Asssscat, the pressure of booking things without auditioning, walking around Los Angeles, and more!

Kimia's IMDb and Instagram @childclown.

00:00 - Introduction.
01:37 - Kimia slates her name.
03:15 - Casting workshops.
04:56 - Embarassing yourself and bad shows.
08:21 - Asssscat.
13:32 - Taking improv in elementary school as a shy kid and taking a ton of classes.
19:59 - Attending UCLA for theatre.
21:50 - Unique college theatre classes.
25:40 - Pursuing acting and reps after graduating.
29:04 - Working day jobs like teaching kids to swim.
32:36 - Starting to book work early.
36:35 - Taking a break from commercials.
44:09 - What Kimia gets herself versus agents.
45:16 - Booking Abbot Elementary without auditioning.
50:01 - Processing things after they happen.
51:40 - Surviving off of acting and reflecting.
55:27 - Budgeting time.
57:13 - Walking around LA.
1:01:02 - Who took a chance on Kimia.

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