A podcast about people who have made a major life or career change into acting.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Second Act Actors
Claim This Podcastby Janet McMordie
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214 episodes
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A podcast about people who have made a major life or career change into acting.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 24, 2026
EP 206: Blythe Haynes: Actor, Theatre Maker, Artistic Director & Advocate
<p>Blythe (she/her) holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Alberta, but calls Toronto home, where she is an active member of the community. For Gangway she is currently working on their play Digital Divergence, a design first creation process centring on who we are in different mediums. For her solo projects, Blythe is developing her play Uplifting Stories for Seniors, which won Second Place Winner of the Toronto Fringe 2025 24 hour Playwriting Contest. An active member of Showing Up For Racial Justice, her art practice has come to involve work with grassroots community advocacy, melding together direct action and art; she was a co-producer/performer of the political play reading community event 8 Men Speak (The Theatre Centre, 2024); </p><br><p>Favourite performances: The Drowning Girls (Guild Festival Theatre), An Acorn: a text for performance (impel Theatre/Oldham Coliseum) and the play-turned-short film & Other Concerns (dir. Sabina Olivia Lambert), which debuted at the Big Apple Film Festival (NYC) and the Female Eye Film Festival (Toronto) in 2024, and Available Now on CBC Gem. Honourable mentions: She has had the opportunity to work on two Thomas McKechnie projects - 12 Letters from Your Lover, Lost at Sea (zietpunktheatre), and was an anti-capitalist worm in Life and death and life and death and life (dir. Steven Hao).</p><br><p>Blythe is an AMY Project Board Member, and also works with the project Anchoring Accessibility (with lead artist Leslie Ting, Dr. Jessica Watkin and Macy Siu) - which “works to find ways through practice-based research to support artists in the sector to develop relational and pragmatic approaches to accessibility and confidence by creating creative tools (the protocol) and educational materials.”</p><br><p>Instagram: </p><p>@blythe_haynes</p><p>@and_other_concerns</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 17, 2026
EP 205: Dale Boyer: Actor, Writer, & Comedian
<p>In this episode, seasoned actors Janet McMordie and Dale share candid insights into their careers, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, soft skills, and strategic relationship management in the entertainment industry. They discuss how embracing who you are, creating your own work, and navigating industry challenges can lead to greater success and fulfillment.</p><br><p>Key Topics:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The reality of the grind and underestimated effort in podcasting and acting</li><li>The power of creating your own content and opportunities</li><li>How coming into your face—owning your unique look and voice—can propel your career</li><li>Navigating age and appearance shifts, including embracing gray hair and changing industry standards</li><li>The significance of professionalism and soft skills in building industry relationships</li><li>Strategies for approaching high-profile colleagues and handling set dynamics with respect</li><li>The impact of social media on an actor’s career and maintaining appropriate conduct online</li><li>The value of authenticity, self-awareness, and being true to yourself in your career journey</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 10, 2026
EP 204: Meg Maguire: Talent Agent
<p>This week's industry guest is Meg McGuire, a Toronto-based talent agent who transitioned from stage management and acting to representing some of Canada's top comedic talents. Learn about her insights into the industry, managing comedians, and advice for actors navigating their careers.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Meg's unique path to becoming a talent agent</li><li>The skills she applied from stage management and theater to her role as an agent</li><li>How to effectively communicate with your agent for better opportunities</li><li>The challenges and rewards of working with comedians versus dramatic actors</li><li>Tips for actors on preparing self-tapes and maintaining motivation</li><li>Navigating career changes and the importance of mentorship and ongoing learning</li><li>The importance of love for the craft over fame in acting careers</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p> 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Meg McGuire, talent agent at Baxter Agency</p><p> 02:06 - Meg's journey from community theater to agency work</p><p> 03:32 - Transition from stage management to talent representation</p><p> 08:01 - Skills from stage management that help in talent agency work</p><p> 10:48 - A typical day in the life of a talent agent</p><p> 13:30 - How actors can support their agents through communication</p><p> 15:07 - The nuances of working with comedians and comedy acting</p><p> 17:07 - The skills inherent in comedy and how actors can hone them</p><p> 19:02 - The impact of live energy versus self-tapes in comedy</p><p> 22:24 - The emotional highs and lows of talent management</p><p> 23:02 - Advice for actors entering the industry later in life</p><p> 24:53 - The role of patience, persistence, and understanding industry dynamics</p><p> 25:11 - When and why actors might consider changing agents</p><p> 28:49 - Building long-term relationships with agents</p><p> 31:55 - Memorable moments and success stories in Meg’s career</p><p> 33:07 - Upcoming projects and personal milestones</p><p> 35:03 - Final words of wisdom for aspiring actors</p><br><p>Resources & Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.baxteragency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Baxter Agency</a></li><li><a href="https://www.secondcity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Second City</a></li><li><a href="https://www.comedybar.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toronto's Comedy Scene</a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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