Where Working Actors Talk
Where Working Actors Talk
Where Working Actors Talk
Eps 34: Navigating Dreams, Reality, and Burn-Out: The Acting Lifestyle with Audrey Moore
53 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 2:01 pm.
— Introduction and Welcoming Audrey 00:45 — Audrey's Emmy Experience 04:54 — Audition Stories and Acting Insights 11:38 — The Reality of Acting Careers 17:54 — Magical Thinking to Burnout 26:35 — The “Fantasy of the Dress” Metaphor27:10 — The Reality Check 27:35 — Emotional Experiences and Self-Worth 28:47 — Magical Thinking in Careers 29:57 — Live Tweeting and Fan Connection 30:53 — Navigating Industry Expectations 35:03 — The Green Light Game 39:58 — Career Levels and Networking 43:40 — Balancing Information and Burnout 44:20 — Maintaining Relationships with Reps 50:47 — Final Thoughts and GratitudeEPISODE LINKS:· Listen to the Audrey Helps Actors Podcast· Audrey Moore’s IMDb· Follow Audrey on IG @audreyscoresmoore· Follow the Audrey Helps Actors IG @audreyhelpsactorspodcast· The Audrey Helps Actors WebsiteHost: ⁠Colleen Foy⁠Producer: ⁠Kristyn Daniel⁠Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing________________Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? ⁠Visit Our Website Here.⁠⁠Catch up on the podcast here.⁠Follow SKS on IG ⁠@stankirschstudios ⁠
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Audrey Helps Actors meets the Working Actor Podcast. This week actress Audrey Moore takes a look back on her career, how she navigates acting as a lifestyle, and the magical thinking to burnout loop that every actor faces. As she and host Colleen Foy  dive into the intricacies of Audrey's career and her experiences in the acting industry, they discuss what it was like to being Emmy-nominated to the daily realities and challenges actors face. Audrey shares valuable insights into the audition process, leveraging relationships in the industry, and managing the highs and lows of the profession. You will leave this episode knowing the importance of sustaining your  passion, dealing with rejection, and navigating the fine line between fantasy and reality throughout your entire career. 00:00 — Introduction and Welcoming Audrey 00:45 — Audrey's Emmy Experience 04:54 — Audition Stories and Acting Insights 11:38 — The Reality of Acting Careers 17:54 — Magical Thinking to Burnout 26:35 — The “Fantasy of the Dress” Metaphor27:10 — The Reality Check 27:35 — Emotional Experiences and Self-Worth 28:47 — Magical Thinking in Careers 29:57 — Live Tweeting and Fan Connection 30:53 — Navigating Industry Expectations 35:03 — The Green Light Game 39:58 — Career Levels and Networking 43:40 — Balancing Information and Burnout 44:20 — Maintaining Relationships with Reps 50:47 — Final Thoughts and GratitudeEPISODE LINKS:· Listen to the Audrey Helps Actors Podcast· Audrey Moore’s IMDb· Follow Audrey on IG @audreyscoresmoore· Follow the Audrey Helps Actors IG @audreyhelpsactorspodcast· The Audrey Helps Actors WebsiteHost: ⁠Colleen Foy⁠Producer: ⁠Kristyn Daniel⁠Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing________________Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? ⁠Visit Our Website Here.⁠⁠Catch up on the podcast here.⁠Follow SKS on IG ⁠@stankirschstudios ⁠