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Inside the Mind of Tarek Ziad: Creativity, Challenges, and Career Growth

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:26:45 +0000

We had the pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented Tarek Ziad, a rising star whose work has been making waves across the industry. With a unique blend of creativity and passion, Tarek has quickly carved out a niche for himself in the acting and comedy circuit. A Yale graduate, Tarek had to fend for […]

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Living Authentically — Michael D. Cohen on Advocacy, Identity, and Acting

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:46:35 +0000

This interview with Michael D. Cohen was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Meet Michael D. Cohen, actor and passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for his captivating portrayal of Schwoz in Nickelodeon’s beloved series Henry Danger and its successful spinoff Danger Force. Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Michael is the driving force behind the Michael D. […]

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Beyond Gender: How Drag Acting Challenges Traditional Acting Conventions

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:44:39 +0000

Drag acting is a form of performance art that involves performers, often members of the LGBTQ+ community, dressing up in exaggerated costumes and makeup to portray characters of a different gender or identity. While drag acting has long been a part of LGBTQ+ culture, it has gained mainstream popularity in recent years. At its core, […]

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The Pressure to Maintain a Perfect Public Image

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:48:52 +0000

The entertainment industry is notorious for placing a high value on image and reputation. In an industry where success is often measured by popularity and public perception, celebrities and performers are constantly under pressure to maintain a flawless image. From the red carpet to social media, every move and action is scrutinized by fans, media […]

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How Murdered and Abused Women Finally Got their Due on TV

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:40:54 +0000

Yes, TV has come a long way since the days of Leave it to Beaver and The Brady Bunch. There are now entire networks devoted to crime and violence, and many of these shows feature strong female characters who have been victimized by murder or abuse. Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid’s Tale For too long, […]

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Model / Actress Emily Ruhl Used Her College Fund to Produce Blue Moon and Here’s What Happened

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:32:39 +0000

Emily Ruhl, the model turned actress turned Writer and Executive Producer, has a very unique story of grabbing life and running full steam ahead. She used her college money to fund her passion project film Blue Moon (available for viewing) without knowing exactly how to go about producing a short. On top of that, Emily […]

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TikTok’s First 1 Minute Queer Soap Opera Hidden Canyons

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 31 May 2022 16:19:08 +0000

What an informative interview with Brant Rotnem on his award-winning LGBTQ+ micro-series HIDDEN CANYONS! What exactly is a micro-series? Well, I watched two full episodes while brushing my teeth. The show is the latest in the entertainment world’s move toward shorter content production. The 1-minute soap opera follows strangers’ lives in steamy and fast episodes […]

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Non-Binary Actor Misha Osherovich : Don’t Shy Away From What Makes You Unique

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:30:33 +0000

Actor Misha Osherovich, currently seen in Peacock’s The Girl in the Woods, has been sharing their story about addiction and mental health. True to life, Misha’s character, Nolan Frisk, has similar truths, so bringing the character to fruition is a bold step in the realization that fiction can help people in real life. Misha didn’t […]

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The CW’s Aliyah O’Brien – There’s Always Another Opportunity to Level Up

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:47:51 +0000

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow actress Aliyah O’Brien is passionate about spreading love, and it shows in her work. The ability to naturally shine has a magnetic result on people, especially in the casting room. Think about it – all day, every day, the Casting Directors are looking at hundreds of auditions, video after video. It […]

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Netflix’s The One Actress Zoë Tapper on the Mechanics of Filming

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:22:28 +0000

Zoë Tapper plays bisexual character Kate in the very anticipated Netflix series The One. The filming of The One was done a little differently than what actors are used to, so we’re happy to have been let in on the way production carried the recording. Zoë Tapper is also a writer and producer, having several […]

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HBO’s Young Actress Jordan Kristine Seamón on Tackling the Hardest Scene

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:33:16 +0000

How did teen actor Jordan Kristine Seamón take on the most difficult scene for her in HBO’s We Are Who We Are? How do actors make us believe that what we are watching is truly real (even though we know it’s make-believe?) For just a moment of time, we are taken into another person’s perspective, […]

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Raphael Sbarge: Two Things That Should Be at the Top of Your List

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:12:04 +0000

In this digital growing age, especially now with the downtime from COVID-19, accomplished actor, producer and director Raphael Sbarge suggests that this is an opportune time for us to make our own content. YouTubers are making new content every day so there’s nothing stopping you except fear and laziness. What will set you apart, however, […]

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” – Teen Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:47:44 +0000

“Stop you’re killing him” From the film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Patrick talks about being gay. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Male Actor. 1 Min. Written By: Stephen Chbosky PATRICK: Yeah, I’ve got one. Well, there was this one guy. Queer as a 3 dollar bill. Guy’s father didn’t know about his son. So, […]

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Actress Leisha Hailey of The L Word Spills the Beans on Her Character Development

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:27:40 +0000

Did you know that actress Leisha Hailey had an influence on what her character, Alice Pieszecki, would be doing for a living in The L Word: Generation Q? Best known for her role in SHOWTIME’s The L Word, Leisha Hailey has been in show business since she was a teen. Navigating back and forth between […]

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Battlestar Galactica Actor Tricia Helfer – Take the Plunge

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:03:50 +0000

Battlestar Galactica actor Tricia Helfer played the unforgettable incarnations of character Number Six. Currently, Tricia is in two back-to-back shows which premiered at the same time: Shudder Network’s Creepshow and Syfy’s Van Helsing. Just like Number Six, Tricia follows, and leads, with great authority. Like many high school students, Tricia was a typical teenager with a life […]

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Lessons We Can All Learn From Transgender Actors

Kurtis Bright — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:37:10 +0000

Let’s face it, it’s a traumatic time to be alive. With threats of the Cold War with Russia starting up again, a sagging economy, and a lack of good-paying jobs even as rents continue to increase, it’s tough out there right now. And if you’re an actor, all that stuff can be doubly intense, given […]

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