Paid Actor interviews Extras Casting Director Lee Henry Jordan about extras casing, type and diversity in the industry. Tune in Monday, July 30th for the relaunch of our show and the launch of our fourth season. Lee Henry Jordan, Owner and Operator of Jordan Extras Casting, has worked in the industry well over 18 years. Previously, he worked as an …

Actor and Host, Trena Bolden Fields, interviews the talented Tonia Jackson who talks more about your journey as an actor and how actors can move beyond obstacles in their own careers. Tune in on Monday, July 11th at 2:30 pm CST to listen in.By Paid Actor

After ten years playing the bumbling Bart Biederbicke in the long-running NBC soap opera Days Of Our Lives, Steve Blackwood resided in Michigan for six years. Now he lives in Newburyport, MA — teaching acting classes, performing in concerts and creating a new acting company called the MASTERCLASS COMPANY. He has appeared in many other television sh…

Trena Bolden Fields is an actor, writer, life coach, speaker and radio show host who utilizes her creative abilities, knowledge of theatre and career counseling background to help people learn life skills and create personal success. Trena has a strong passion for the arts and believes in encouragement, empowerment and transformation. Her performan…

Paid Actor welcomes Shelli Place to the show! Shelli Place returned to acting after a decade of producing/directing Business Theater, corporate awards/fashion shows and red carpet events. She made her Minnesota debut in the 2013 Fringe Festival encore show A Certain Age. A long time member of AEA/SAG/AFTRA, her theater credits include King Lear (Re…

Paid Actor Radio host, Trena Bolden Fields, talks with Zach Curtis about his career and working within two mediums. Zach Curtis is a professional actor and director in the Twin Cities, with close to 200 productions to his credit. He is currently entering his ninth season as Artistic Director of the Paul Bunyan Playhouse (Bemidji, MN), Minnesota's l…

Paul Barry is a Los Angeles-based Australian actor, director, writer, and acting teacher. Clients of his have secured representation with WME, CAA, UTA, Abrams, Gersh, ICM, Paradigm, and management by United Management, Principal Entertainment, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Untitled Management, having worked at: MGM, CBS, NBC, 20th Century Fox…

Paid Actor and host, Trena Bolden Fields, welcomes Kristoffer Diaz to the show. Kristoffer Diaz is a playwright and educator living and working in Brooklyn. Full-length titles include The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Welcome to Arroyo’s, The Upstairs Concierge, and The Unfortunates. Awards: 2011 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award; fin…

Host Trena Bolden Fields shares a story of a friend who took action and ways one can begin to build an international career. Trena Bolden Fields is an actor, writer, life coach, speaker and radio show host who utilizes her creative abilities, knowledge of theatre and career counseling to help artists learn life skills and create personal success. T…

Trena Bolden Fields interiews Tracey Birdsall Tracey Birdsall is an American actress who has appeared in several TV series, TV movies and films. She co-wrote, produced, and starred in the movie short Tick Tock. She appeared in the soap opera Loving, hosted Million Dollar Showcase of Homes and was a special news reported for CNBC. Her latest movie D…

Paid Actor welcomes massage therapist and yoga instructor, Teresa Porter. Teresa will discuss her new online program and how developing and maintaining a yoga practice can help actors stay fit and healthy. Teresa Porter is the founder and instructor of Sirrine Yoga, an online yoga video series. She created easy, short online yoga videos for every l…

Host, Trena Bolden Fields interviews Blair Bowers about her acting career. Blair Bowers is an LA-based actor, who started her career in Washington, D.C. She most recently produced and starred in the short film, The Drive, which is currently being submitted for festivals. She can also be seen in Geographically Desirable, which will be shown at the F…

Host Trena Bolden Fields interviews dialect coach, Foster Johns on accents. Join us for a fun show today! Foster Johns holds a B.A. in Theater and English from Boston College. He was born and raised just down river in New Orleans, LA and has performed in numerous productions there in addition to the Boston area. Since moving to the twin cities on 2…

Host Trena Bolden Fields and actor and voice coach Foster Johns discusses acting and terminology!By Paid Actor

Host Trena Bolden Fields interviews vocal coach and performer Orgena Rose on maintaining vocal health. Orgena Rose is a dynamic and inspirational singer, songwriter, producer and award winning coach. A powerful and transformational energy, Orgena has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, the Tony Awards, PBS, Broadway, Carnegie Hall, and Conan in Tyle…

Trena Bolden Fields talks with Billie Jo Konze about acting and her recent article on www.minnesotaplaylist.com, Acting without pay: A one woman debate. Billie Jo Konze is a stage and on-camera actor living in Minneapolis. Billie acts frequently, writes occasionally, works doing marketing for local theater companies including Off-Leash Area, and ho…

Host, Trena Bolden Fields discusses what's coming up next week with Paid Actor.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields talks with Sheana Ochoa about her book Stella! The Mother of Modern Acting.By Paid Actor

Trena discusses whats happening next with Paid Actor.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields interviews, film actor, producer and director, Manny Hernandez on his journey and his upcoming film Pure Love. Manny Hernandez was born in Tijuana Mexico and came to the US at four and didn't start acting until about thirteen years ago." He has four major films due for release in 2014, including Pure Love with Charlene Amoia, Th…

Trena interviews Dan Roberts on how actors can better care for their bodies to promote better health. Dan has been coaching professionally since 1993 and holds a number of prestigious qualifications. In addition to his base in London, he has lived as a full-time Trainer (& Strength & Conditioning Coach) in Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, New York and regul…

In honor of Mental Heath Awareness Month, we are kicking off our wellness series with author and therapist, David Grand. David Grand, Ph.D., is the discoverer and developer of Brainspotting with more than 6,000 therapists trained internationally. He is the author of Brainspotting: The Revolutionary New Therapy for Rapid and Effective Change, and Th…

Trena Bolden Fields talks about topics in the acting community.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields talks about how actors can get unstuck and move their careers forward!By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields updates our listening audience on what is new with Paid Actor and our upcoming Anniversary Celebration!By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields interviews Lisa Loia Bourne, the founder of www.bescenetalent.com. Lisa has 20 years of casting experience and is highly regarded in the industry. She has worked as a Casting Executive at Warner Bros. Television Department and her credits include CSI, CSI Miami, Alcatraz (pilot), Person of Interest (pilot). Lisa is currently cas…

Trena Bolden Fields host gives her favorites for best and supporting actor/actress for the Oscar. Email us at info@paidactor.com and let us know if your favorites won or who you believe should have taken the Oscar and why. You can also listen and call in live to the show!By Paid Actor

Show will be hosted later tonight-Host, Trena Bolden Fields talks about our one year anniversary party and the launch of our new publication, Paid Actor Magazine. Join us to find out how you can learn more about our upcoming programming.By Paid Actor

In response to the tragic death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, Trena Bolden Fields interviews psychologist Tom Glaser on the effects of addiction and things actors can do to safeguard themselves. Tom Glaser is a masters-level licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience. His passion for for health and wellness began in his teens, paving…

Our program has been rescheduled to later tonight at 9 p.m. CST. Please tune in for Trena's interview with screenwriter Bryan Croes on screenwriting and the role the write plays in a production.By Paid Actor

Born in Mexico City, Emilio Merritt received his BA in Acting from UNAM (Centro Universitario de Teatro). After graduating from college, je got a scholarship to assist on a full time program:"Acting for film and TV" at SchoolCreative (now Vancouver Acting School), in Vancouver, Canada. After he graduated, Emilio was signed at Premiere Talent Agency…

Trena Bolden Fields hosts Q and A with David Patrick Green. David Patrick Green, Actor and founder of Hack Hollywood, will answer your questions on being a professional actor. Call us with your questions at (646) 378-0586.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields interviews casting director Lynn Steele about the auditioning process. Even after 29 years in the business, Lynn still gets excited about every new casting job. She is an outside the box thinker who gets a kick out of visiting small town festivals to find unique faces. She approaches every job - large or small - with the same en…

Trena interviews actor and filmmaker Chike Johnson on his career and current projects. Chiké Johnson most recently appeared in the Broadway production of A Time To Kill. He spent most of 2013 in the Midwest where he was part of The Goodman Theatre’s production of Meet Vera Stark and Milwaukee Rep’s production of Raisin in the Sun. His New York cred…

Trena interviews the talented Michael Allen on the twists and turns of his career. Michael Allen is currently appearing all across the USA in The National Theater of Great Britain's production of War Horse in 2013 he can be seen in a PBS project entitled Admiral Rickover, starring Tim Blake Nelson. He also recently ended a stint in San Diego at The…

Trena interviews actor and business owner, David Patrick Green on what is most important for an actor to know. David Patrick Green is a professional actor and the founder of Hackhollywood.com, a membership-based website dedicated to empowering and educating actors around the globe on how to become a professional actor. His simple five-step approach…

Trena Bolden Fields talks with Colin McPhillamy about acting, where an actor should life, how he has used energy in his career and his new book "An Actor Walks Into China". About Colin Colin McPhillamy was born in London to Australian parents and now lives in New York. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. His first job as a profess…

Trena Bolden Fields gives her audience six key steps to building their acting career and how to take that next step to have the career you want. This audio is for those who are just starting out and for those who want to hear a great suggestion on what next.By Paid Actor

Trena interviews Brad Lemack about his book and how actors can begin to build their acting career. Brad Lemack is the author of two books for actors, The Business of Acting: Learn the Skills You Need to Know to Build the Career You Want and The New Business of Acting: How to Build a Career in a Changing Landscape. He is also the owner of Lemack & C…

Trena Bolden Fields discusses tips for a focused audition as a way to continue to build your acting career.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields talks more about creating a business in acting.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields talks with Bill Esper about the importance of passion. William Esper has been the head of his own studio in New York City since 1965, as well as director of the Professional Actor Training Programs at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University since their inception in 1977. He is a graduate of Western Reserve University …

Trena Bolden Fields has a few suggestions for you this week.By Paid Actor

Today, Trena Bolden Fields discusses next steps to grow your acting career.By Paid Actor

Trena follows up with her thoughts on last week's conversation with Kathryn Bild.By Paid Actor

Trena Bolden Fields interviews Child Actor Darius Kaleb and his manager mother, Denise Harris on how to build, manage and sustain a child's acting career. Darius Kaleb is an accomplished singer, actor, model, orator and drummer. His group, The Brothers Harris, for which he is the drummer, is requested all over the world. Darius Kaleb’s credits incl…

Trena Bolden Fields interviews actor award winning actor Christopher (Chiz) Chisholm about his energy and career as an actor. Christopher Chisholm is an award winning actor who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Miami with a BFA in Theatre. Mr. Chisholm’s scores of Theatre Credits range from Broadway to Hollywood including regional an…

Host, Trena Bolden Fields welcomes Liz Giorgi to discuss ways actors can build their social media presence. Liz Giorgi is a writer and filmmaker from Minneapolis. She was nominated for a Webby and won an Emmy for Science of Watchmen, a documentary short about the physics in the comic book movie, Watchmen. She believes that writers and creators aren…

Today, Trena Bolden Fields interviews actor Michelle Perdue on how she has balanced family life and her career. Please tune in! Michelle Perdue is a wife, mom, dedicated family member motivational speaker, licensed teacher and talented actor. She has written and performed in three of her own theatre pieces and has appeared in various films includin…

Trena Bolden Fields interviews the talented Barbara Kingsley on her passion for acting. Barbara Kingsley is a multi-tasking theater artist. Stage credits include over two hundred productions, at theaters across the country, including Broadway. She has appeared locally at the Guthrie, Ten Thousand Things Theater, Jungle Theater and Park Square Theat…