16 episodes

Welcome to The Everyday Actor! My name is Emma Dayton Petersen and I am the creator and host of this podcast! I am a working actor in Los Angeles and created this podcast to share the stories of working actors and other industry professionals. Not the glitz and the glamour, but real everyday life. We don't shy away from mistakes, failures, and hard lessons. In fact, we embrace them. If you are a beginning actor looking to break into Hollywood or someone who is interested in what it means to be an actor, this is the podcast for you!

The Everyday Actor Emma Dayton Petersen

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 39 Ratings

Welcome to The Everyday Actor! My name is Emma Dayton Petersen and I am the creator and host of this podcast! I am a working actor in Los Angeles and created this podcast to share the stories of working actors and other industry professionals. Not the glitz and the glamour, but real everyday life. We don't shy away from mistakes, failures, and hard lessons. In fact, we embrace them. If you are a beginning actor looking to break into Hollywood or someone who is interested in what it means to be an actor, this is the podcast for you!

    Quei Tann: HTGAWM, Dear White People, CAM

    Quei Tann: HTGAWM, Dear White People, CAM

    Quei Tann is an actor living in Los Angles. You've seen her on How To Get Away With Murder, Dear White People, and CAM on Netflix. Quei is unbelievably vulnerable and honest in this episode. You will get to hear about her journey from homelessness to being on set with THE Viola Davis.

    Follow Quei on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/queitann/

    Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and share the podcast as it really helps spread the word. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hi, I can always be reached at everydayactorpod@gmail.com. Please follow the show and me on IG to keep up with any behind the scenes, information for actors, and more!
    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/
    Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_dayton/
    Emma’s Website: emmadaytonpetersen.com
    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa- more of her music can be found on YouTube or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=6gA4ihEOQHiJz2lDndXvzw
    Our artwork was done by April M. Hallert- follow her on Instagram to see more of her artwork: https://www.instagram.com/april.m.hallert/

    • 51 min
    Jennifer Apple- The Band's Visit, New Amsterdam, and MORE!

    Jennifer Apple- The Band's Visit, New Amsterdam, and MORE!

    Jennifer Apple is an actress and acting coach! Pre-quarantine she was traveling with the tour of The Band's Visit. Jennifer and I talk about being true to yourself, not apologizing, her program the "Empowered Artist Collective," her experience with The Band's Visit, and so much more!

    Jennifer's Website: https://www.jenniferapple.net/
    Jennifer's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferapple_/
    Empowered Artist Collective: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/

    Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and share the podcast as it really helps spread the word. If you have any questions, comments, or just want to say hi, I can always be reached at everydayactorpod@gmail.com. Please follow the show and me on IG to keep up with any behind the scenes, information for actors, and more!
    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/
    Emma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_dayton/
    Emma’s Website: emmadaytonpetersen.com
    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa- more of her music can be found on YouTube or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=6gA4ihEOQHiJz2lDndXvzw
    Our artwork was done by April M. Hallert- follow her on Instagram to see more of her artwork: https://www.instagram.com/april.m.hallert/

    • 34 min
    BONUS- Brian Patacca: Career & Life Coach

    BONUS- Brian Patacca: Career & Life Coach

    BONUS EPISODE

    Happy Holidays everyone! My gift to you this year is this wonderful bonus episode.

    Brian Patacca helps actors get what they want without suffering. He’s helped 432 actors find representation (and counting!) and is the Founder of the Actors Belong Here Facebook Group where he’s known as The Representation Whisper. His coaching clients include Tony Award-winners, Broadway stars, network series regulars, filmmakers, writers, and stand-up comedians. Brian has led workshops at SAG-AFTRA, universities across the globe including Northwestern, Pepperdine, PACE, Columbia College Chicago, Rose Bruford, and countless acting studios in the US and abroad. He has been a contributing expert to Backstage Magazine for over a decade. Follow Brian on Instagram @briansaysthat, or visit www.DearNewAgent.com to grab proven templates to help you get in the room with reps. 
    Follow Emma on IG: @emma_dayton
    Follow the podcast on IG: @everydayactorpod
    Contact Me: everydayactorpod@gmail.com

    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa. Take a listen to more of her music here: 
    https://www.youtube.com/user/ellysarose

    • 41 min
    Salisha Thomas: All About Broadway!

    Salisha Thomas: All About Broadway!

    Salisha Thomas was in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway as well as the national tour! You would never guess who stopped her on the street in New York and told her she had to move there. Salisha was crowned Miss California, and was also a performer at Disneyland. Take a listen to learn all about what it's like to be on a Broadway tour, what the audition process is like, and so much more!
    Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/?hl=en
    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa. Hear more of her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=6gA4ihEOQHiJz2lDndXvzw

    • 34 min
    Lili Wexu- The Voice of The Olympics!

    Lili Wexu- The Voice of The Olympics!

    Welcome back to The Everyday Actor! Lili Wexu is a Voiceover Artist and the author of "Get Clever About Voice Acting and Announcing," which is an amazing resource for people looking to hone their VO skills, and be successful in the VO world. Lili announced at the Olympics (how cool is that??) and has worked on countless projects and sets. You can find her books here:
    https://www.getcleverabout.com/

    Follow the podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/?hl=en
    Please review, rate, and subscribe to the podcast! If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hi, you can send me an email at everydayactorpod@gmail.com
    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa. You can hear more of her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=jIX8y_FGSmORMFpQ1L5ikw

    • 37 min
    Katie Griffin- Casting Director

    Katie Griffin- Casting Director

    Katie Griffin is a commercial casting director based in New York, but casts for project everywhere! She has been in the business for over 20 years and strongly believes in connecting with talent and working as a team. During quarantine, she started the slate challenge on Instagram and has been holding 10-minute generals with talent from all around the world. In this episode we talk about all things casting: what to do and what not to do in an audition, the role of a casting director, how to get into casting, how casting is addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, and so much more!

    To sign up for her newsletter, head over to https://www.katiegriffincasting.com/
    Follow her on IG to sign up for a 10 minute general meeting: https://www.instagram.com/katiegriffincasting/?hl=en

    Follow the podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/everydayactorpod/?hl=en
    Emma's IG: https://www.instagram.com/emma_dayton/?hl=en
    Podcast email: everydayactorpod@gmail.com

    Our theme music was brought to you by Ellysa. Check out more of her music here!https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucduLL44lMW9iWHuYefAG?si=GHeXJjMASvCyfc0tQgqN3w

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

BrianSaysThat ,

Spilling allllll the tea! 🚀🚀🚀

As a former guest I may seem biased, but I LOVE this podcast because Emma gave me free reign to spill all the tea on what I think works for actors and the lies they need to give up. She is a gift to smart actors everywhere.

michemidl1 ,

One of my new favorite podcasts

Emma is such a wonderful host. I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on an episode. Emma was the ultimate professional and I felt so at ease. As a new podcast host, I learned so much from her (and still do!). As a NYC based Actress, her podcast is so crucial. I love her episode with Casting Director Katie Griffin. Emma skillfully asked the best questions and I learned so much. If you’re an actor, definitely subscribe!
- Michelle Miller
Mentors on the Mic

Chelsea London Lloyd ,

Great look at behind the scenes of LA

Thank you Emma for breaking down the buiz in a way that is accessible and relatable — great point that so many people are working towards their goal and yet their stories are left untold. It’s important to share what it’s “really” like. Excited to dive in! -Chelsea

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