Actors Think Tank

10/25/2025

10/24/2024

Two casting people contacted me this week (one even calling me) to tell me they had passed on me for roles. While I was disappointed to hear the news, I was impressed with the compassion of these folks for taking the time to circle back to me and let me know the status of my audition. It showed true character and kindness on the part of these casting directors to follow up with me and keep me in the loop.

11/28/2023

Member Spotlight: Christy Dodson

Christy has been drawn to the arts and acting from a very young age.

She started by making childhood movies on her mom’s camcorder and recruiting neighbors and siblings to join. Later on at 12 years old she joined her school's musicals and continued practicing until finally receiving her BFA in Theatre.

Although singing and acting on stage have been very important to her, since graduating, she's been following a career path in TV and Film and is very excited for what the future holds!

08/01/2023

Member Spotlight: Ray Riccardi

Ray Ricciardi is an accomplished print model and commercial actor with over five years of experience. He has played various roles in different productions, including as a CEO, doctor, and grandfather. You may have seen his face in print work for companies such as Novartis, State Farm, Netflix, and a Morgan Stanley commercial.

Ray has undergone training at T Schreiber Studios and HB Studios and participated in improv classes with Sunny Atwal and Thomas G Waites. He always strives to improve his acting skills and attends regular classes to hone his craft. Ray enjoys collaborating with other actors and gives back whenever possible.

Aside from his acting prowess, Ray has a firm grasp of technology, making him an ideal spokesperson for technology-related topics.

07/29/2023

Member Spotlight: Marisa Conway

Marisa was truly born to act, her mom named her after Marisa Tomei after watching, “My cousin Vinny”.

But she didn’t actually step into her calling until she secretly watched the movie, “The Godfather,” when she was 10 years old and put on a one woman show for her family. She has a love for story telling. Marisa considers herself a multi media performer. She has done a few theater performances, hosted events, performed in a few feature films and TV shows and has now dived head first into the world of Voice Over where she has recently become one of the new voices of Dell.

02/12/2023

Upcoming guest Maria Hooper sporting her Actors’ Think Tank magical mug.

We are looking forward to our upcoming session together.

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06/20/2022

When it comes to email responses, expect nothing.

Do you stress or worry that you won’t get a reply?

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06/18/2022

Member Spotlight: Jackie Diehl

Jackie is an actress, portrait artist, and instrumentalist! She has acted in a number of short films, feature films, and commercials, but hopes to one day write, star, and direct in her own feature film. She is interested in eerie films and movies that leave you rethinking your life (in a good way 😉 ) and she dreams of one day playing a twisted role in a Tim Burton movie. Outside of acting, she draws portraits, plays the piano, and works for an amazing music producer who is supportive of her acting career!

06/16/2022

Member Spotlight: Kaitlyn Diehl

Kaitlyn considers herself a "jack-of-all-trades" or maybe someone who just can't make up her mind. Either way, she works as a Spanish and French to English translator during weekdays, sings her way through birthday parties as a Disney princess on weekends, and acts (in class, on set, wherever possible!) during all of the other time in between! She would love to star in a gritty indie film as the quirky coming-of-age twenty-something, or a suspenseful drama that leaves the audience questioning their reality when it's over.

06/16/2022

Is that “special skill” REALLY a special skill?

Take a look at your resume, can you do all of your special skills on the spot?

Share one of your special skills here today.

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06/15/2022

Being “present” isn’t just about “being there” it’s about so much more.

Are you really present?

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