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Painters have their palates, dancers their LaDucas, and actors…well, they have themselves. TheActor’s Instrumentis a podcast for actors, rich with tips for actors. Each episode host/actor, Hassiem Muhammad, sits down with acting industry guests to gain insight into what it takes for performers to leverage their bodies, minds, and creative spirits in order to build a sustainable acting career.
- 26 - Ep 25: Monthly Motivation-Just Start! [Season Finale]
In this December edition of Monthly Motivation, and the Season Finale of season 1 on The Actor's Instrument, host, Hassiem Muhammad, shares the importance of getting started. As creatives, we tend to have many projects swirling in our heads and sitting on back burners, and in reality the only thing standing in our way, is ourselves. In this season's final episode, Hassiem shares his strategies for combating the fear and anxiety that surrounds the beginning of a new creative venture, and...
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 25 - Ep 24: Richard Ryan-Work Hard, Play Hard
This week’s guest choreographed one of the most iconic fight scenes in all of cinema. If you don’t know his name, then maybe you’d recognize Brad Pitt shouting "Hector!" in his portrayal of Achilles in the film Troy. That's right, the sword master for the film, choreographer for that iconic Achilles vs Hector fight, and this week’s guest on the Actor’s Instrument, is none other than Richard Ryan. Richard’s credits extend across theatre, film, and television. He is a fight mas...
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 24 - Ep 23: Sarah Allyn-Can't Stop, Won't Stop!
This week's episode is very special, because although this is the 23rd installment released to the public, this is the first interview recorded for The Actor's Instrument. That's right, initially, this was just supposed to be a test episode for our host, Hassiem; but after listening to it again, he just couldn’t keep this level of inspiration to himself! Sarah Allyn, a U.S. Army brat, was born in Wuerzburg, Germany and proceeded to travel the world over starting at 9 months ...
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 23 - Ep 22: Monthly Motivation-Resiliency
On this week's episode of The Actor's Instrument, host, Hassiem Muhammad, discusses the invaluable attribute of resiliency. An actor's ability to bounce back from rejection is paramount to the success of their career. Of course, this is easier said than done-but not to worry! In this episode, Hassiem shares his tips for actors that can help you to weather the storm that is the entertainment industry!
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 22 - Ep 21: Eoghan O'Kelly-Your Body is Your Instrument
This week we’ve got a very unique interview for all of you. Our host, Hassiem, sat down with Eoghan O’Kelly, the owner of Uptown Movement Gym in New York City to discuss the artist’s physical instrument. They discuss fitness and nutrition for actors and dancers, as well as some of the risks that performers face doing 8-9 shows per week, and how to best prepare for those marathon contracts. And our guest, Eoghan, isn’t just any trainer...back in 2020, he was brought on as a strength and condit...
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 21 - Ep 20: Resa Mishina-Immigration and the Arts
The acting industry is super tough. Constant rejection, financial woes, and last minute auditions with a hotel room ironing board and a few books serving as a tripod are commonplace in our industry. Now imagine all of that plus the stresses of the US immigration policy. This week’s guest, Resa Mishina, was born and raised in Tokyo and attended international schools around Singapore and Japan. In 2009, she was selected to represent the city of Tokyo for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Ga...
Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 20 - Ep 19: Wadi Jones-We Aren't Just One Thing
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Power Book II, ten episodes of Power Book III, Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Donald Glover, Luke Cage, The Godfather or Harlem...these are just some of Wadi Jones’s stunt performer and coordinator credits. When you Google him, stunts are the first thing that pop up, and when I met Wadi, he was introduced to me as a stunt performer and coordinator. But when you talk to Wadi himself, that’s not how he immediately identifies. He is an actor, dancer, husband, father,...
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 19 - Ep 18: Birthday Bonus-Lessons In Retrospective
Today, October 30th, is our host, Hassiem Muhammad's birthday! As a new year begins, and the previous one comes to an end, Hassiem takes a look back on his career to share some very important lessons that he's learned along the way. From regional theater, to television premieres, tap in to hear five lessons from five gigs, and soak up the many tips for actors that Hassiem shares in this week's episode!
Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 18 - Ep 17: Monthly Motivation-Goal Setting
In October's Monthly Motivation segment, host, Hassiem Muhammad, goes solo to share tips for actors on how to set SMART Goals. Only 3% of people have goals, and only 1% write them down. Tap in to this week's episode to hear how you can set yourself apart from over 90% of the competition in the acting industry. As Denzel Washington said, "dreams without goals are just dreams...and ultimately fuel disappointment."
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 17 - Ep 16: Tara Rubin-"Do the Doables"
For actors, there is only but so much in our control. Nepotism, Hollywood beauty standards, and luck all play a part in one's acting career, and at the same time, none of it is up to us as individuals. BUT there is a host of other things that are within our control, and it is our job to make sure that we capitalize on all of them; and to help us better understand what those things are that can help us break through the noise, I’m joined this week by one of Broadway’s most accomplished Casting...
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 - 16 - Ep 15: Samaria Nixon-Fleming_Swinging on Broadway
Sometimes, the Broadway audition process can take months, and you have to go through five to six rounds of callbacks before you finally book your dream job. This week, I'm joined by actor, Samaria Nixon-Fleming, who shares an inside look into her very unique Broadway audition process, what it's like to be a swing at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, and how important it is in the acting industry to cultivate the value of hard work.
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 15 - Ep 14: Rachel Brooks-Mental Health & Actors
There is a real mental health crisis in the acting industry. "Actors experience significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress than the general population," according to the University of Sydney. A study that they conducted showed that out 782 actors, 25% reported having experienced "debilitating performance anxiety" at some point in their career and many relied on alcohol and drugs to cope with the pressure and burden of their roles. This week, Rachel Brooks, a creative ...
Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 14 - Ep 13: Monthly Motivation-Run Your Own Race
In September's Monthly Motivation segment, host, Hassiem Muhammad, goes solo to share a story about one of the greatest lessons he learned as an actor, and how he blieves that this lesson is the key to having a successful acting career-or not. In this episode, Hassiem details the moment when, as a young man, he felt like he'd failed as an actor--not getting into The Juilliard School. It wasn't until years after this moment that he fully understood the weight and meaning of what his acti...
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 - 13 - Ep 12: Brandon Michael Hall-Success Leaves Clues
This week's guest booked his first pilot before he even graduated from college–but it didn’t get picked up to series. Then shortly after graduation, he booked another, which went to series-but got canceled before the end of its first season. Always defying the odds, Brandon Michael Hall didn't let a couple of cancellations stop him. TV creators kept bringing him back over and over, and before the age of 30, he racked up series regular billing on four different tv shows. This week we get into ...
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 12 - Ep 11: Ryan Rilette-Theatre Must Change!
“Theater is in free fall, and the pandemic isn’t the only thing to blame” was a headline in the Washington Post 2 months ago, and to discuss the state of American Theatre, I’m joined today by Rylan Rilette, the Artistic Director at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland. Ryan is in his twelfth season as AD at Round House, and during his tenure, he has produced five of the best-selling and highest-attended seasons in the theater’s history. His productions have received 81 Helen Hayes Awards...
Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 11 - Ep 10: Andy Wolk-Be Proactive!
Writer and Director, Andy Wolk, shares loads of tips for actors in this week's episode! Andy’s career started in the New York City theater scene, where he has had plays produced as a writer and director at theaters such as Lincoln Center, LaMaMa, Ensemble Studio Theater and the Manhattan Theater Club. After making a transition to LA, Andy wrote and directed the acclaimed HBO drama CRIMINAL JUSTICE which Time Magazine named one of the "Ten Best" films of the year. He has directed episodes NYPD...
Mon, 04 Sep 2023 - 10 - Ep 09: Monthly Motivation-No More Starving Artists
In this week's episode of The Actor's Instrument, host, Hassiem Muhammad, goes solo to share his thoughts about the damaging trope that actors are told they must accept: that you must be poor to be an artist. There is no doubt that making it in the acting industry is a tall order, but that pathway to success must include confidence, the fortitude to reject negative self talk, and the ability to adopt a positive mindset. This episode is rich with tips for actors, and motivation for those who m...
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 9 - Ep 08: Marchelle Thurman-Producing in a Pandemic
Black White and the Greys is a film that I saw at the perfect time in my life, and I am so excited because one of the co-creators of this film, Marchelle Thurman, will be joining me on the show this week. Marchelle can be seen on The Last Days of Ptolymey Gray, Law and Order, and The Endgame; and she’s here to chat with us about her experience as a multi-hyphenate, how the strike has impacted her acting career, and the tips for actors that she has after producing her own work.
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 8 - Ep 07: Rick Sordelet-How Fight Directors Work
Rick Sordelet, is a New York City based fight director, whose credits cover the various worlds of stage, TV and film, stage combat training, stunt coordination, play direction and more. If you’re a frequenter of broadway or off broadway shows, you’ve likely seen his work, because he has racked up collaborations with over 70 Broadway directors! His company, Sordelet Inc has a long list of credits that include: Broadway’s Indecent, Misery, Annie, Sunset Boulevard, and Fences starring Denzel Was...
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 7 - Ep 06: Michael Boatman-The Key to Longevity
It goes without saying how unpredictable and unstable having a career in the acting industry can be. So how do we find stability? How do we find consistency and longevity? On this week's episode, I’m joined by actor, Michael Boatman, who has been in the entertainment industry, working consistently for 36 years! Michael’s career has spanned regional theater, Broadway, Film, and Television, and IMDB has him credited with 92 different titles! Tap in to hear all of Michael's incredible tips for a...
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 - 6 - Ep 05: Monthly Motivation - Do Not Fear the Strike
In this week's episode of The Actor's Instrument, host, Hassiem Muhammad goes solo to impart a bit of motivation for everyone in the acting industry who is staring down the double-barrel of the WGA and Actor's strike. Hassiem shares how actors can adopt an athlete's mindset to stay focused, and hone their craft during this moment of uncertainty. This episode is rich with tips for actors who may be feeling lost during this time.
Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 5 - Ep 04: Carl Cofield-Tools for Success
NAACP and AUDELCO award-winning director, Carl Cofield, is a bit of a quadruple threat. Actor, director, associate artistic director, and grad acting chair at NYU; Carl comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and many many tips for actors. In today's episode, Carl shares the three tools he believes every actor needs in order to have a successful collaboration with directors in the entertainmnet industry.
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 4 - EP 03: Alicia Rodis-Initimacy Coordination on HBO
Today’s episode is all about the role of intimacy coordinators in the acting industry, and tips for actors who might have the opportunity to work with these unsung heroes. Now what makes Alica Rodis such a special guest? Well, when it comes to intimacy direction, her insight is pretty great to have, because, well, she invented it. In 2015 Alicia co-founded the not-for-profit Intimacy Directors International with' Tonia Sina. And in 2018, she made history when she was hired by HBO to coo...
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - 3 - Ep 02: Erica Hart-What Casting Wants
Today’s guest, Casting Director, Erica Hart, has been taking the acting industry by storm. Just a few of her casting credits include MAX’s That Damn Michael Che, Girls on the Bus, and A Black Lady Sketch Show. She has also cast Broadway's Chicken and Biscuits, Pass Over, and the revival of Death of a Salesman. On today’s episode, Erica candidly lays out what Casting Directors are really looking for, and how the greatest instrument an actor has at their disposal, is their humanity. ...
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 2 - Ep 01: Siddiq Saunderson-Stepping Out On Faith
On this first episode of, The Actor's Instrument, Hassiem Muhammad gets a look into how Wu-Tang: An American Saga's Siddiq Saunderson managed to book a series regular role as his THIRD job out of school. Siddiq shares his tips for actors and how ultimately betting on yourself, and trusting what you have within, will lead to a successful acting career. Audio Discretion Advised *language*.
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 - 1 - Ep 00: An Introduction to 'The Actor's Instrument' with Hassiem Muhammad
Award-winning actor, Hassiem Muhammad, kicks off a brand new podcast for actors in this solo-conversation on what audience members can expect when tuning into The Actor's Instrument.
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