Box Angeles

By: Mike 'Box' Elder
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  • Join actor Mike 'Box' Elder as he sits down with fellow actors, directors, writers, comedians, producers and casting directors to extract insightful commentary on what it takes to achieve success in both Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
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  • #335: John Rosenfeld, Returns
    Sep 9 2024

    Acting teacher John Rosenfeld stops by the bungalow and discusses the mood of actors right now, his problem with audition classes, why he shifted his focus from acting to teaching, and more!

    John's IMDb and Instagram @johnrosenfeldstudios.

    00:00 - Introduction.
    02:19 - John slates his name.
    03:02 - Bald brotherhood.
    07:18 - Dissappointment and finding the nuance in each student.
    11:58 - The mood of students right now.
    14:43 - Doing things in your control.
    16:58 - John drives and loves sports.
    19:58 - Does TV feel like homework.
    21:15 - Audition classes.
    29:53 - Online classes.
    35:23 - John's actor and coach tree.
    39:23 - Coaching famous people.
    45:02 - Why John pivoted to teaching.
    52:19 - Would John act today.
    57:14 - How many students does John decline.
    1:00:03 - Advice for co-star auditions.
    1:02:36 - Who took a chance on John.

    The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/335

    John's first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/246

    Support Box Angeles (and access the audio archives) on Patreon.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • #334: Robert Ulrich & Christine Russell
    Aug 26 2024

    Casting Director Robert Ulrich & producer Christine Russell stop by the bungalow and discuss their new musical The Civility of Albert Cashier, why it's so relevant today, and more!

    Robert's IMDb and Instagram @rj.ulrich.
    Christine's IMDB and Instagram @christinerussell2033.

    Get your tickets to The Civility of Albert Cashier at the Colony Theatre in Burbank Aug 31 - Sept 22.

    00:00 - Introduction.
    02:24 - Christine slates her name.
    02:50 - Representing composers as an agent.
    05:08 - Why The Civility of Albert Cashier now.
    09:37 - Do people know the Albert Cashier story.
    10:30 - The long journey to get it on stage.
    12:09 - Why such a limited engagement and Broadway aspirations.
    14:17 - Syncing up with Robert.
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    15:52 - Robert slates his name.
    17:10 - How Robert got involved with The Civility of Albert Cashier.
    20:45 - The excitement for this musical.
    21:18 - More producing in the future.
    22:17 - Why The Civility of Albert Cashier now.
    24:23 - Inviting celebrities to the show.

    The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/334

    Robert's first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/328

    Support Box Angeles (and access the audio archives) on Patreon.

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    27 mins
  • #333: Stephanie Kato
    Aug 19 2024

    Yoga instructor Stephanie Kato stops by the bungalow and discusses how yoga translates to the real world, how she sequences her classes, the decision to walk away from acting, and more!

    Steph's IMDb and Instagram @stephkato_.

    00:00 - Introduction.
    02:14 - Steph slates her name.
    03:38 - Yoga for actors and mindfulness.
    06:54 - Yoga translating to the real world.
    08:30 - Studying in Bali.
    13:27 - Using storytelling to guide class and "peak pose".
    16:15 - Using both Sanskrit and English.
    17:10 - Economics of Yoga.
    18:34 - How Steph choregraphs her sequences with writing, drawing and playing.
    25:52 - Rituals and time manangement.
    28:33 - Memorizing sequences.
    31:00 - Hecklers in class.
    34:03 - How much does Steph practice yoga.
    37:03 - Describing yoga.
    38:15 - What is the point of Shavasana.
    43:37 - Stephisms and being proud of students.
    46:19 - Pet peeves for class.
    49:34 - Steph acting as a young child in LA while living in Tuscon.
    53:02 - Moving to LA as an adult but struggling with day jobs and limiting beliefs.
    58:18 - Being content with the decision to walk away.

    The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/333

    Support Box Angeles (and access the audio archives) on Patreon.

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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