In this episode, Gabe Gibbs discusses his path from Detroit to Los Angeles, starting with a successful end to his college career at Emerson. We talk about how Gabe booked a Subway commercial and a small movie role in the same week, which motivated him to move to LA. He shares experiences from his three years performing in 'The Book of Mormon,' the challenges of transitioning to LA after the Broadway grind, and the importance of constant preparation in class and staying creative. Gabe also elaborates on the value of creating content and utilizing social media to enhance his acting career, providing insights into balancing various aspects of a creative life. We even ask Gabe ten questions in our own SKS version of “'Inside the Actors Studio”, and it will leave you inspired to continue the work, and maybe build a canoe.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HEAR:
00:00 — Introduction and Early Career Beginnings
00:09 — First Big Break and Moving to LA
01:15 — Book of Mormon and Return to LA
02:46 — Adjusting to LA and Finding Creative Outlets
04:04 — Joining the Acting Studio
06:11 — Navigating the Acting Industry
11:01 — Importance of Preparation in Acting
19:07 — Understanding TV and Film Auditions
25:02 — The Canoe Story
25:17 — Christian's TV Episode Experience
26:34 — Lessons from Early Career Disappointments
27:16 — Dream Stacking and Managing Expectations
28:47 — The Actor's Journey
30:23 — Creating Your Own Show
33:34 — Inside the Actor's Studio Questions
36:44 — Conclusion and Farewell
·EPISODE LINKS:
· Follow Gabe Gibbs on IG @gabegibbs
· CBS News Article “Subway: No more "yoga mat" chemical in our bread”
· Gabe Gibbs and AJ Michalka in “Schooled”
· “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992)
· “There Will Be Blood” (2007)
· James Lipton’s “Inside the Actors Studio”
Host: Colleen Foy
Producer: Kristyn Daniel
Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing
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