In this episode of Behind the Curtain, I sit down with Amanda Rosenthal, agent and owner of ART Agency Inc, for an inside look at the world of talent representation.

Amanda shares her journey into becoming an agent, what she looks for when signing actors, and the realities of navigating auditions and building a sustainable career in the entertainment industry. We discuss the actor-agent relationship, common misconceptions about representation, and the advice she wishes more performers knew.

Whether you’re an emerging actor trying to understand the industry or a seasoned performer looking to grow your career, this conversation offers valuable insight into what happens behind the scenes and how actors can better approach their craft, career, and opportunities.

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In this episode of Behind the Curtain, I sit down with award-winning playwright, director, actor, and Artistic Director of Project: Humanity, Andrew Kushnir.

We explore Andrew's journey into theatre, what first inspired him to become a storyteller, and how he's built a career creating socially engaged work that resonates with audiences across Canada and beyond.

Our conversation dives into Canadian theatre, documentary storytelling, the creative process behind his latest work, The Division, and the responsibility of creating art inspired by real-life events. Andrew also reflects on how both his Ukrainian-Canadian heritage and his experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community have shaped the stories he chooses to tell and the perspectives he brings to his work.

We also discuss how Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has influenced his life and artistry, and the role he believes theatre can play during times of conflict, remembrance, and change.

Whether you're an actor, theatre lover, or simply curious about the power of storytelling, this is a thoughtful conversation about identity, creativity, and the stories that connect us.

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Are you an actor, filmmaker, or creative waiting for the perfect opportunity, bigger budget, or industry connection before pursuing your goals? In this episode of Behind the Curtain, we explore why success often comes from creating your own opportunities and how adopting a resourceful mindset can help you move your career forward, no matter where you're starting.

Joining me is Taz Garcia—actor, writer, director, martial artist, and author—whose career has taken him from martial arts training to working alongside industry icons like Jackie Chan, John Cena, and Sylvester Stallone. Taz shares the lessons he's learned throughout his journey, how martial arts shaped his approach to acting and storytelling, and the philosophy behind his "No Budget, No Excuse" mindset. We dive into the realities of building a creative career, creating your own work, and why waiting for permission can hold you back.

This episode is for actors, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone pursuing a creative dream who wants practical inspiration from someone who built a career by taking action. If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to follow Behind the Curtain, leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow creative.

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If you're an actor, filmmaker, creator, or creative entrepreneur trying to understand how PR and media actually work in the entertainment industry, this episode is for you. Public relations can make or break a project, but knowing when to hire a PR firm, how media coverage really works, and what makes a story worth pitching is something most creatives are never taught.

This week on Behind the Curtain, entertainment publicist Andréa Grau, founder of Touchwood PR, shares an inside look at the evolving world of entertainment PR, publicity, and media strategy. The conversation dives into how actors and filmmakers can better position themselves in the industry, whether “bad PR” is ever actually good PR, what makes media outlets pay attention to a project, and where the entertainment and media landscape is heading next. Andréa also shares insights from working with major film organizations, festivals, and creatives throughout her career in entertainment publicity.

Whether you're preparing to pitch your next project, build your personal brand, or better understand the business side of entertainment, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how PR and media really operate.

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Getting an agent is one of the most searched questions in the acting industry, and most of the advice out there is vague, outdated, or written by people who have never actually signed an actor. This episode gives performers at every stage an honest, inside look at what representation actually requires and what most actors are getting wrong.

Talent agent Warren Belle of Henharp Management joins me to talk about the biggest misconceptions actors have about agents, what makes a performer stand out professionally, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable career in an unpredictable industry, straight from someone who works with talent every single day.

This episode is for every actor who has wondered what an agent is really looking for — and is ready to hear the honest answer.

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Rejection is part of the acting industry, but nobody prepares you for how heavy it really gets. This episode gives actors an honest, unfiltered look at the experiences that rarely get talked about and the mindset it takes to keep going.

Actor Pony Nicole Herauf joins me for one of the most open conversations I've had on this show, covering the rejections, the resilience, and the quiet moments that remind you why you started in the first place.

This episode is for every actor who has ever questioned whether to keep going and needed someone to tell them they're not alone in feeling that way.

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Most actors underestimate their voice, and it's costing them in the audition room. This episode gives actors practical tools to build vocal confidence, approach dialect work, and use their instrument as the powerful asset it actually is.

Voice and dialect coach Joy Juckes joins me to break down how to find your authentic voice, build confidence as a performer, and use dialect training to expand your range in ways that make a real difference when it counts.

This episode is for the actor who knows their voice is holding them back and is ready to do something about it.

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If you're an actor wondering whether the sacrifices are worth it, you're not alone, and nobody talks about that part enough. This episode gives working and emerging actors a real look at what pursuing this career actually costs, and what keeps you going anyway.

Actor Samantha Brown joins me to share the unglamorous truth about what the pursuit really looks like, the pivots, the moments of doubt, and the experiences that almost made her walk away, and what brought her back.

This episode is for every actor in the thick of it who needs to hear that the hard parts are normal, and that staying in it is still worth it.

Follow Samantha on Instagram: @samantha.brown._

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