Queen Sandy Sunshine shares her stories of life on set, working through 20 years in the BG world, and how the entertainment industry looks through her eyes.
To check out her Website, go to www.Sandysunshine.com
If you are an Extra (or you have been or are thinking about it) be sure to subscribe and stay up to date with new episodes~ And hit me up at https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast if you'd like to share your story!!
16 Jul 2020
Combining your passions as a BG artist
Actor and Artist, Arne Starr shares what his experience has been over the last 15 years in the BG world, his time as an artist for DC comics, and advice he has for the up and comers int eh background world. If you have a chance to work with Arne, ask him to draw you a sketch or show you his work, and check out his group- Los Angeles Local Union Performers (also on instagram, youtube and twitter) to ask questions and share advice for the industry.
If you have been a background artist and you'd like to be part of the show, contact me on https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast (https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast) to get started, I'd love to hear your story!
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Sarah James
29 May 2020
Dress how you want to be addressed
Fashion stylist and Actor Cary Lowe discusses his time on set as BG coming from the fashion world. Gets candid about his experience of being Chinese American in the entertainment industry, and shares stories of his favorite experiences on set.
Check out Carys instagram @carylowe or Facebook: Cary A Lowe
If you're interested in being a guest on Out of the Background, you can go to https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast (https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast) to fill out the form and get ready to come out of the background and share your story.
xox
Sarah James
22 May 2020
Hey Union BG- Don't be uppity!
Aspiring actress Jessica Brown tells about her embarrassing moments on set along with feeling treated differently as a non union BG.
Check out her trailer for her new short here: https://youtu.be/1xbMrbP0T7E (https://youtu.be/1xbMrbP0T7E)
*If you're a background artist and you'd like to be part of 'Out of the Background-visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast (https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast) to fill out and form and come out of the background to share your story.
Thank you for listening!
Sarah James
16 May 2020
Blame it on the Guru
Actor and Comedian Pritesh Shah keeps it real with how BG can be used as a tool to propel your career, as well as shares his views on diversity, pursuing goals, and listening to your intuition... with a little push from a Guru.
To follow Pritesh on Insta check out- @thepriteshshah and for some barefoot comedy relief go to @barefootcomedy.
*If you're a background artist and you'd like to be part of 'Out of the Background-visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast (https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast) to fill out and form and come out of the background to share your story.
Thank you for listening!
Sarah James
4 May 2020
Words of Advice from a Casting Manager
Casting Manager Elana Staehli from Central Casting, sits down with me via Facetime to discuss BG from the casting perspective. As the casting manager, she has some great tips and advice for anyone currently doing BG or interested in getting in, along with her experiences over the last 13 years. You can follow Elana on instagram @staehlinyourlana as well as keep up to date with central casting at www.centralcasting.com
If you'd like to be part of this podcast as a former or current background artist, please visit https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast (https://abundantpossibilities.com/podcast) to fill out the form and schedule an interview.
Thanks for listening!
With Love
Sarah James
22 Apr 2020
Finding your tribe as a transplant
Producer and Editor John Ward shares his experience of moving from Philly to L.A to pursue acting- Then following his desire to create a documentary entitled 'Capitol of Nowhere' based on how a group of high school friends defied their circumstance to create a music venue in their small town of Shamokin, PA.
You can find John on Instagram: @_Johnofalltrades_ and youtube: John Ward
9 Apr 2020
How times have changed- Harassment in the BG world
Actor Scott Gochis sits down with me via Skype to share his experiences of what Background work was like for him in the 90's, along with the changes he's seen after getting back in a decade later. As well as Tips on who to contact if you're ever in a uncomfortable situation
24 Mar 2020
Papa don't Preach, I'm going to be a Candy Stripper
Actress and Model Elayne Paola shares her stories of life on set working as a background artist, and the struggles that go with following her dreams to make it in L.A, while still making her papi proud.
13 Mar 2020
Jonathan- Don't be fooled by the chatter
Aspiring Actor Jonathan Smith sits down with me to share his insights of the background world and a little about himself.
12 Mar 2020
Shanette Wilson- Stay in your lane!
Aspiring actress and model, Shanette Wilson, shares her time on set and lets us know a bit about her in the process.
12 Mar 2020
Tips for the BG- Shut the F*ck up
Weston shares his advice for being professional in the BG world, and goes the extra step to get the bump.
11 Mar 2020
For the Love of God, Just Be Kind!!
David Claxton sits down with me to share his stories, his advice and his general kindness. in this '1st' episode of Out the the Background!
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