Show notes
Brock and Natalie Lander (The Middle, 9-1-1: Lone Star, 13 Reasons Why, Hannah Montana, Grey’s Anatomy, Goldie and Bear, Legally Brunette, and MTV’s Search for the Next Elle Woods) get into the nitty gritty about being a modern day actor. Natalie shares how Stan Kirsch Studios helped her transition from theater to TV with script breakdown skills, multicam vs. single-cam knowledge, and the value of watching other actors work. She discusses booking her first recurring guest star at 28 on The Middle, how preparedness and a welcoming set helped her feel she belonged, and what recurring work teaches about community. They also dive deep into Natalie’s content creation process and how she came up with the Craigslist Monologues and Shortcomings podcast with Brittany Ross and eventually Legally Brunette. This episode is for everyone looking for advice and practical lessons on how to navigate being a multihyphenate actor. 00:00 Cold Open and Setup00:09 Guest Intro Natalie Lander01:32 Podcast Mission and POV02:03 SKS Lessons and Foundations04:18 The Middle Audition Breakthrough07:42 Recurring Role Long Game09:19 Creating with Brittany Ross13:27 Community and Making Your Own Yes16:36 Legally Brunette Origin Story18:36 Journals to One Woman Show21:49 Pandemic Resurgence and Timing23:16 Creative Meets Business23:56 Healing Legally Blonde24:35 Solo Creator Struggles27:07 Squiggy Musical Origins29:46 Mars Story And Grief31:50 Writing Process Breakdown35:29 Venue And Funding Reality39:04 Indie Pilot To Life43:02 Acting In A New Era45:05 Fringe And FarewellEPISODE LINKS:· Natalie’s Website· Natalie’s Links· Natalie’s IMDb· Follow Natalie on IG @natalie_landerHost: Brock CiarlelliProducer: 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
