The Working Actor NYC
The Working Actor NYC
Podcast Description
Being a working actor in New York City is no walk in the park with a Hollywood happy ending.With decades of experience acting in all branches of show business, Patrick Richwood and Benjamin Howes talk candidly and break it all down for you in conversations that are surprisingly inspiring, cautionary and laugh out loud funny. From Patrick's time in Hollywood blockbusters and Benjamin's time on Broadway, to touring the country performing in theatres of any size, they have wisdom to share and tales to tell.Whether you've dreamed of treading the boards on Broadway, lighting up screens big and small, or whether you're already living the dream, Patrick and Benjamin are giving you the inside story with tips, tricks and riffs from the road.
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Content Themes
The show covers a range of themes related to the acting industry, including the challenges of working in New York City, relationships with casting directors, and tips for navigating auditions. Specific episode examples include discussions on staying creatively active outside of performances and the dynamics of in-person auditions versus self-taping, providing a mix of inspiration and cautionary tales.
You’re a working actor looking to book more work or better jobs, or you’re an aspiring actor working towards your break and getting your feet wet in show business. We know, we’ve been there! Being a working actor in New York City is no walk in the park with a Hollywood happy ending.
With decades of experience acting in all branches of show business, Patrick Richwood and Benjamin Howes talk candidly and break it all down for you in conversations that are surprisingly inspiring, cautionary and laugh out loud funny. From Patrick’s time in Hollywood blockbusters and Benjamin’s time on Broadway, to touring the country, performing in theatres of any size, they have wisdom to share and tales to tell.
Whether you’ve dreamed of treading the boards on Broadway, lighting up screens big and small, or whether you’re already living the dream, Patrick and Benjamin are giving you the inside story with tips, tricks and riffs from the road.
Booked a Broadway show… by writing it himself.
What if the thing that books you next isn’t another audition—but something you create yourself?
In this episode, I sit down with Tony-nominated actor and writer Hunter Bell, whose self-created musical [title of show] made it all the way to Broadway—and earned him a Tony nomination for Best Book of a Musical.
But this conversation isn’t just about musicals. It’s about how creating your own work—at any scale—can unlock your career. A scene with friends. A self-tape you write. A skit. A social media post. A short film. A web series. You don’t need permission to get started—you just need to start.
Hunter shares first-hand advice on taking creative control, building something from scratch, and what it means to make your own space in the industry. And since we’ve been friends for 19 years (I was Hunter’s understudy on [title of show]!), you’ll also get some laughs, some real talk, and a ton of insight.
Whether you’re a working actor, a student, or someone hustling to level up—this episode will leave you inspired to make something today.
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