Pretend Worlds Real People

"Try to dip into the deep end of the pool. You'll swim."Laughs are abound in these week's episode. Tyler and Stephanie sit down with Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker, Gary Miller! The Best Worst Cantina creator has taken the pandemic by the horns in creating wildly hilarious sketches, shorts, and comedy albums featuring your favorite party dads. He sprinkles in his start in theater through sports and the odd logistics of a Lifetime love scene! Get to listening!!!SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS-Best Worst Cantina Media

“Keep going.”After a few weeks off, we’re returning with a whole new slate of PWRP. This week’s guest is the radiant Megan Elisabeth Kelly, a Colorado-based Actress, Musician, and Film Aficionado! She joins the PWRP crew to talk about her rising career, the early days, and her incredible experience shooting her new film, INTRUSION, now available on Netflix. You better hit that play button!SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS-Intrusion (Available on Netflix)-Who Needs You (Currently showing in festivals)

This episode is a true conversation between old and new friends! Dale Raven and Cieran Ryan have been comrades since their teens. Over the course of their friendship, they've created their film company, Pale Raven Pictures, and most recently wrapped up production on their short film, Myrlan. These two gents were so willing to chat Steph and Tyler barely needed to ask any questions. It's a longer episode, but it's worth the listen!Shoutouts & Promotions1. Pale Raven Pictures2. Myrlan Film

" Find the joy of your life outside of the industry."This week, Tyler is joined by the incredible KURT YUE (Dopesick, Haunting of Hill House, Insatiable)! An Atlanta-based performer who has fully embraced the industry as a working actor. In less than a decade, he has amassed 58 credits on IMDB, and worked alongside some of the biggest talent in Film & TV. He also runs the Acting Career Center, a Youtube channel devoted to sharing his experiences in the industry and educating those looking to pave their own way. This is a perfect episode for actors of all types and experiences!SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS-Acting Career Center-Dopesick

It's here! We've produced 50 episodes of Pretend Worlds Real People, and couldn't be more excited/exhausted about it! Steph and Tyler thought they'd share their experiences producing the podcast and the ever-changing status of the arts industry throughout 2021.Thank you to all of our supporters!

Our guest this week is a UK actor who, like many of us, is doing all he can to make a career out of what he loves. Alexander Clark is following all the paths available to make his mark; studying, auditioning, and writing his own features and shorts. His story is relatable and a nice reminder that everyone in the arts needs to be willing to grind a bit to get what they want.

" Learn to trust your gut."PWRP is joined by Colorado-based Actress and Screenwriter, KATHRYN GOULD! She's studied under some of the biggest names in screenwriting over the last ten years, with several of her shorts winning awards in numerous festivals. Even penning the horror film,  Apartment 212, despite being absolutely frightened by the genre! She takes us through her journey from High School Valedictorian, to Stanford graduate, to becoming one of the founding members of the Colorado Chapter of Women in Film. There's so much more packed into this episode, tune in now!SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS-Kathryn Gould website-Apartment 212

We've got another team interview this week! A trio of artists, based in the UK, are working together to create a Viking-themed, stage-fighting, metal musical called Blódlina. Vicky Clubb (orchestrator), Nathan Rees (book writer & lyricist), and Marcus Wood (composer & lyricist) have a great dynamic and a clear passion for their work. In this episode, they tell us all about Blódlina (and how to pronounce it), what led them to start working together, and where they hope the show goes in the future. We also learn that Vicky is a badass who fights with longswords as a hobby, there are lots of bizarre number (license) plates in the UK, and that Human Centipede the musical exists even though it shouldn't. Enjoy!

We've got a unique episode for you this week! Stephanie has an in-person interview with her current production team for the play "Where Did We Sit on the Bus?" Satya (actress/musician), Matt (director), and Brian (playwright) have been working on this piece together for over a year. This summer will be the first time it will be staged before a live audience. The group talks about the play, as well as their personal experiences in the theater industry. The conversation is genuine, insightful, and filled with hilarity; you're going to enjoy every minute of it!Shoutouts & Promotions1. Where Did We Sit on the Bus? - Performing at CSFAC and Cleveland Play House2. Refuge - Performing at Curious Theatre Company, Theatre Lab FAU, Unicorn Theatre3. Somewhere Over the Border - Performing at Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre Center, Chicago

"Do anything, and make it."This week's guest has built his career through bare knuckled innovation and his love for the visual narrative. After kicking cancer in the butt, and operating as a motivational speaker, he rekindled his love for videography and hasn't looked back. Woody Roseland is a Denver based Writer, Director, and Filmmaker, who consistently cranks out incredible projects and should be on everyone's radar!SHOUTOUTS & PROMOTIONS- @woodyroseland- @thedleague