Actress, producer, and overall superstar Britney Young shares her journey from Tokyo to America, graduating from USC's School of Cinematic Arts, and establishing herself in Hollywood. Britney candidly discusses her behind-the-scenes roles on TV shows like 'The Mentalist' and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,' and her big break as Carmen Wade on Netflix's ‘GLOW.' She highlights the importance of community, learning the industry, and not sweating the small stuff. Host and Britney’s coach here at SKS, Brock Ciarlelli, delves into Brittany's transition from production to acting, her experiences working on GLOW,' and her mindset through career ups and downs. They also explore her return to acting classes at Stan Kirsch Studios to refine her skills, the supportive network it provided, and what her life has been life after wrapping a series regular role. You will walk away with a sense of how persistence, authenticity, and genuine connections are crucial in navigating the acting industry.
00:00 — Introduction to Brittany Young
00:28 — Early Career and Transition to Acting
02:28 — Behind the Scenes Experience
10:40 — The Glow Audition Story
18:05 — Life After Glow
23:04 — Joining SKS Studio
26:32 — Booking and Specificity
26:39 — Comedy Week and Typos
27:58 — Day-to-Day Life of an Actor
28:49 — Navigating the Industry
33:32 — Audition Process and Challenges
36:31 — Preparation and Mindset
43:04 — Rejection and Authenticity
44:12— Rapid-Fire Questions
47:33 — Instagram Stories
EPISODE LINKS:
· Follow Britney on IG @britneyyoung
· Listen to Britney and her sister talk movies on the Movie Night Podcast
· Britney’s IMDb
Host: Colleen Foy
Producer: Kristyn Daniel
Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing
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