Actress, producer, and overall superstar Britney Young shares her journey from Tokyo to America, graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and establishing herself in Hollywood. Britney candidly discusses her behind-the-scenes roles on TV shows like ‘The Mentalist’ and ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,’ and her big break as Carmen Wade on Netflix’s ‘GLOW.’ She highlights the importance of community, learning the industry, and not  sweating the small stuff. Host and Britney’s coach here at SKS, Brock Ciarlelli, delves into Brittany’s transition from production to acting, her experiences working on GLOW,’ and her mindset through career ups and downs. They also explore her return to acting classes at Stan Kirsch Studios to refine her skills, the supportive network it provided, and what her life has been life after wrapping a series regular role. You will walk away with a sense of how persistence, authenticity, and genuine connections are crucial in navigating the acting industry.

00:00 — Introduction to Brittany Young

00:28 — Early Career and Transition to Acting

02:28 — Behind the Scenes Experience

10:40 — The Glow Audition Story

18:05 — Life After Glow

23:04 — Joining SKS Studio

26:32 — Booking and Specificity

26:39 — Comedy Week and Typos

27:58 — Day-to-Day Life of an Actor

28:49 — Navigating the Industry

33:32 — Audition Process and Challenges

36:31 — Preparation and Mindset

43:04 — Rejection and Authenticity

44:12— Rapid-Fire Questions

47:33 — Instagram Stories

EPISODE LINKS:

· Follow Britney on IG @britneyyoung

· Listen to Britney and her sister talk movies on the Movie Night Podcast

· Britney’s IMDb

Host: Colleen Foy

Producer: Kristyn Daniel

Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing

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