Eps 36: Meet The Newest Acting Coach At SKS: Award-Winning Writer/Actor A.J. Castro (Will And Grace, NCIS, 9-1-1) Where Working Actors Talk podcast

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Eps 36: Meet the Newest Acting Coach at SKS: Award-Winning Writer/Actor A.J. Castro (Will and Grace, NCIS, 9-1-1)

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A.J. Castro was born in Costa Rica and raised in Miami, where he quickly found his love of acting. He sits down with host Colleen Foy to talk about his journey in the industry and finding his place as a Latino in Hollywood. From studying at CSULA to booking Will & Grace and 9-1-1, A.J.’s journey has now led him to becoming a coach at SKS. He shares his early career struggles, his entry into Hollywood through perseverance and community support, living a lifelong career with shifting goals over time, finding writing, and how being a father has shaped his stories. A.J. also shares insights about adapting to the industry’s demands, and how he found Stan Kirsch Studios right when he needed it. You’ll learn the importance of having a process, finding joy in the creative journey, and giving yourself grace in your creative process.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:09 AJ's Journey to the Studio

01:22 Moving to LA: The Early Years

02:34 Finding Footing in LA

02:49 Acting Beginnings in Miami

06:25 Challenges and Growth in Acting

07:50 The Importance of Goals and Consistency

14:48 Navigating the Acting Industry

30:00 Booking 911 & The Payoff of Consistency

30:56 Overcoming Intimidation and Self-Doubt

33:19 The Importance of Casting and Perseverance

35:06 Branding and Marketing as an Actor

36:54 Discovering and Embracing Your Type

43:15 Writing as a Creative Outlet

46:54 Balancing Acting and Writing

52:51 Inside the Actor's Studio Questions

57:12 Final Thoughts and Aspirations

EPISODE LINKS:

· AJ Castro’s IMDb

· Follow AJ on IG @realajcastro

· AJ’s Links

· Learn More about AJ’s Classes at SKS

Host: ⁠Colleen Foy⁠

Producer: ⁠Kristyn Daniel⁠

Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing

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