Working Class Acts
Candid conversations with working class actors navigating the entertainment industry.
Episodes
48 episodes
Devin Kessler
On this week's episode I sit down with the incredibly talented Devin Kessler. We discuss everything from her work on Godfather of Harlem and the new Crystal Lake TV series to her childhood desires of being "the first at..."
Lauren Lee
On this week's episode I sit down with the wonderful, the talented, the hilarious, Lauren Lee. We discuss everything from early-life expectations to succeed to her undying love for her dog, Dobby.
Rowan Vickers
On this week's episode I sit down with one of my favorite people, Rowan Vickers. We discuss everything from his storied career working in theaters across the country to which soda brands match best with each swear word.
Dan Wilson
On this week's episode I sit down with the wonderful and talented, Dan Wilson. We discuss everything from our recent Shakespeare work to our intense nostalgia for Blockbuster.
Stanley Jackson
On this week's episode I sit down with my old BADA mate and infectiously joyful human being, Stanley Jackson. We discuss everything from his storied adventures studying and working overseas to his gut instinct life decisions.
Lucas Iverson
On this week's episode I sit down with an old friend and supremely talented Lucas Iverson. We discuss everything from his time working on HBO Max's second season of The Pitt to our silly (and my embarrassing) history with the Tarantella.
Amy Jo Jackson
On the Season 3 premiere episode I sit down with the wildly talented Amy Jo Jackson. We discuss everything from their work in Red Bull theatre's new production of Titus Andronicus (starring Patrick Page) to our mutual obsessions with early BBC ...
Alexandra Cockrell
On the Season 2 finale episode I sit down with the beautiful, the talented, my partner in crime: Alexandra Cockrell. We discuss everything from her journey as a student then director at Interlochen Center for the Arts to her "witch cackle" as s...
Liam Craig
On today's episode I sit down with fellow NYU alum and wonderful actor Liam Craig. We discuss everything from the Dead Dad Club to the wildly advanced theatre productions he did in high school.
Montana Lampert Hoover
On today's episode I sit down with the hilarious and talented Montana Lampert Hoover. We discuss everything from her time on Queer Kid Stuff to the horrifying image of seeing the costumes from Cats hung up on a wall.
James Evans
On today's episode I sit down with the wonderful, the talented, the British: James Evans. We discuss everything from his Off-Broadway understudy days to the joy of believing in ghosts.
Sideeq Heard & Donathan Walters
On today's episode I sit down with TWO spectacular guests, Sideeq Heard and Donathan Walters. We discuss everything from their brand new series "Men Like Us" to their mutual connection of starting their acting careers in the church (Sideeq push...
Meredith Garretson
On today's episode I sit down with the supremely talented Meredith Garretson. We discuss everything from her recent film Friendship (w/Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd and Kate Mara) to her disturbing yet poetic fear of the dark.Special thanks to...
Doron JePaul
On today's episode I sit down with the soulful and talented Doron JePaul. We discuss everything from his first three Broadway shows to the longest game of Tree or Stalin ever played.
Xavier Pacheco
On today's episode I sit down with the joyful and supremely talented Xavier Pacheco. We discuss everything from his time at MCC and the Public to his DEEP love for Muhlenberg College.....Special thanks to my brother, Anthony Maddaloni, f...
Brandon Burk
On today's episode I sit down with the super talented Brandon Burk. We discuss everything from his first year in the industry to working in a hellish factory in his teens.
Jenna Bainbridge
On today's episode I sit down with the WICKEDly talented Jenna Bainbridge. We discuss everything from her Broadway journey to Suffs then Wicked to her staunch belief that brownies are the greatest food on the planet.
JJ O'Neil
On today's episode I sit down with the ever-working JJ O'Neil. We discuss everything from working in theatre, film and TV to Richard Easton's acting direction of "more tears."
Zoë Laiz
On today's episode I sit down with the joyful and hilarious Zoë Laiz. We discuss everything from her Shakespearean career to losing a theatre award to Jessica Hecht.
Luke Hofmaier
On today's episode I sit down with the multi-talented Luke Hofmaier! We discuss everything from his time working with Austin Pendleton to his being a "minor, minor league nepo baby."
Jennifer Mogbock
Kicking off the Season 2 premiere with the ASTOUNDINGLY talented Jennifer Mogbock! We discuss everything from her historic Public Theatre debut in Merry Wives to being an ACOTAR girl.
BONUS EPISODE 6 - Extras
BONUS EPISODE 6!Today’s episode is cutting-room-floor conversations from Season 1, featuring multiple past guests.On today’s episode we’ll be covering:EXTRA CONTENT THAT HAD NO MUTUAL THROUGH-LINE BUT WERE GREAT CONVERSATION!<...
BONUS EPISODE 5 - Artistic Outlets and Writing
BONUS EPISODE 5!Today’s episode is cutting-room-floor conversations from Season 1, featuring multiple past guests.On today’s episode we’ll be covering:ARTISTIC OUTLETS AND WRITINGAnd if you listen through to the end of ...