Today, I am joined by a true industry titan: Jeff Clarke. As an actor, coach, mentor, and the co-artistic director of Pro Actors Lab, Jeff has seen it all.

In this episode, we’re stripping away the glamour and getting into the real work. We talk about the transition from student to professional, what coaches are actually looking for in the room, and how to maintain your mental health while leading a creative life.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ The biggest mistakes actors make in auditions.

✨ Why "talent" isn't the only thing that gets you booked.

✨ The mission behind Pro Actors Lab and training for the real world.

✨ Jeff’s advice for actors feeling stuck in their journey.

If you’re an actor looking for a sign to keep going, or just want to hear from one of the best coaches in the business, this one is for you!

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In this solo episode, host Anastasia Pioro introduces the podcast and shares the story behind why she created it. As an actor working in the industry, Anastasia wanted to create a space for honest conversations about what it really takes to build a career — the wins, the uncertainty, the lessons, and the moments in between that people rarely talk about.

This episode is an introduction to the world of Behind the Curtain: what listeners can expect, the kinds of guests who will be joining the show, and the deeper conversations about craft, career, and the realities of working in film and television.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of an acting career, this is where the conversation begins.

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Hosted by actor Anastasia Pioro, the show dives into the real journeys behind creative careers: the wins, the rejections, the long waits, and the moments that almost made people quit.

Beyond the surface of a thriving creative industry, Behind the Curtain pulls back the veil on the human side of the entertainment experience. The risk, the uncertainty, and the stories you don’t usually hear out loud.

If you’re an actor, a creative, or just endlessly curious about how entertainment actually works, this is a seat you don’t usually get!

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