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From Childhood Dreams to a Working Actor: Craft, Career, and Community with Caroline Concordia

Since filming HamOnt Acting Studio has brought on three owners alongside Jess Clement! Added is Greg Soloman, Alexa Barajas and Kevin Alves. In this conversation with Caroline how craft and technique evolve over time, and the unglamorous realities of turning creativity into long-term work. This conversation also dives into the importance of community, mental health, and self-care — especially in a career that often demands constant performance and resilience. Whether you’re an actor, creative, or someone navigating a non-traditional career path, this episode offers honest insight into what it takes to keep going, stay grounded, and build a life around your creative work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Acting Inspiration 01:41 Switching from Stage to Camera 02:13 Educational Background and Acting Training 03:04 Favorite Acting Classes and Techniques 04:21 Teaching Acting in Hamilton 05:37 Starting to Teach and Community Building 06:25 Union Journey and First Union Role 08:23 Choosing an Agent and Building Relationships 09:22 Creating a Demo Reel and Self-Tapes 11:51 Producing Short Films and Creative Projects 12:58 Upcoming Projects and Artistic Goals 13:21 The Producing Side of Acting 14:01 Favorite Films and Genres 15:24 Favorite TV Shows and Set Memories 16:07 Memorable On-Set Experiences 17:05 Making a Fan Film During the Pandemic 18:11 Short Film 'The States' and Festival Success 19:00 Film Duration and Filming Experience 19:59 Surprises in Film Production 21:16 Building a Demo Reel Over Time 22:28 Posting Self-Tapes and Overcoming Cringe 23:50 Deep Feelings and Emotional Expression 25:01 The Role of Therapy and Self-Care 26:16 Dealing with Seasonal and Industry Slowdowns 27:22 Community in Hamilton vs. Toronto 28:37 Breaking into Acting Circles and Networking 29:52 Creating Your Own Opportunities 30:06 Networking Tips for Genuine Connections 31:16 Using WeAudition for Practice and Growth 33:12 Starting with Pay-What-You-Can and Building Rates 34:35 Audition Processes and Preparation 36:36 The Importance of Scene Buttons and Pauses 37:48 Key Lessons from Teaching Actors 38:50 Balancing Deep Feelings and Self-Protection 39:52 Maintaining Positivity and Gratitude 40:30 Appreciating Your Current Success 41:52 Final Advice and Career Reflection