EP 105: Amy Lawley: Sales Executive Turned Actor

Second Act Actors

In this episode of Second Act Actors, host Janet McMordie and her guest, Amy Lawley, discuss their frustrations with auditions and the lack of specificity in casting calls. They share their experiences in the acting industry and the importance of visualizing characters. They also talk about the therapeutic aspect of acting and how it allows them to explore different emotions and experiences. Janet and Amy discuss their journeys in acting and the process of rediscovering themselves as actors. They emphasize the power of storytelling and the ability to create empathy through acting. Amy also talks about the challenges of rebuilding her career in a new country and the limitations of online auditions. Amy chats about the importance of being genuine and easy to work with, as well as the challenges of networking and making friends as an adult. She provides advice for those interested in getting back into acting or pursuing it later in life. The conversation concludes with a discussion about looking forward to the future and a final piece of wisdom: take the stairs.

Takeaways

Auditions can be frustrating when casting calls lack specificity and are open to any ethnicity, gender, and age.

Acting allows individuals to explore different emotions and experiences, providing a therapeutic outlet.

Visualizing characters and having a clear vision of what is wanted in casting can lead to more effective and efficient auditions.

Acting is a form of storytelling that can create empathy and connect people through shared experiences.

Rebuilding a career in a new country can be challenging, especially with the limitations of online auditions. Being genuine and easy to work with is crucial in the acting industry.

Networking and building relationships are important for success in acting.

Making friends as an adult can be challenging, but it's important to be yourself.

Getting back into acting requires pushing through fear and imposter syndrome.

Pursuing acting later in life can be an advantage due to life experience.

Taking the stairs, or choosing the harder path, can lead to greater rewards.

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