Pretend Worlds Real People
Carving your path within the Entertainment Industry takes a lot of guts, passion, and unbeatable optimism. Whether you’re an actor, writer, director, make-up artist, or a production assistant; this business will find a way to push you back. But, every obstacle lays the ground work for an incredible story. A story that Actor and Writer, Tyler Laracca, always sought out to hear while working alongside the incredible artists of Film, Television, and Theater. Each week, he’s joined by industry veterans and newcomers alike, to share their story and connect through the surprisingly common experiences of working in entertainment. Catch new episodes every Tuesday!
Welcome folks!
During the pandemic, most of us in the arts industry were suddenly stuck at home without auditions, workshops, or even our service jobs.
After reaching out to my friends to see how they were holding up, I thought I'd see who else I could grab a digital chat with. Years later, Pretend Worlds Real People has become one of the top entertainment podcasts with new guests every week!
Episodes
Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
1hr 6 min
This week we are joined by a fantastic human, Ben Whitmore. He tells us about his job as a technical director and how he ended up in that career. It was so fun to hear about the interesting details that go into building a set. Ben also shares with us what it's like to work with the same company for years (a somewhat rare position in the industry) and even has some fun stories about multiple Mandy Moores!*Apologies for some sound glitches, we had internet difficulties during recording. Shoutouts & Promotions1. Lake Dillon Theatre Company in Silverthorne, Colorado2. Ben's podcasts: Ignorant & Uninformed, Hailing Frequences Open
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
1hr 9 min
The word "visionary" doesn't even begin to describe this week's guest. Ray Holdridge chats with us about discovering his roots as a story teller, his artistic inspirations as an actor, and developing his production company: Smoking Polar Bear Productions. Needless to say, he's the coolest! Shoutouts & Promotions1. Ray's website
Oct 5, 2020
Oct 5, 2020
1hr 12 min
The term "Master of All Trades" is defined by this week's guest, Kaitee Tredway. From dancer to actor to costume designer to puppeteer, this lady can do it all! We had so much fun chatting with her and we hope you enjoy listening. Shoutouts and Promotions1. Puppet Showplace in Brookline, MA2. Kaitee's Etsy shop - Quote Stitch Studio3. Kaitee's website
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
55 min
It's our first episode with a guest! Denver local actor and playwright, Iliana Lucero Barron, was a delight to chat with. Her devotion to the LatinX community and to the youth of the Denver community is inspiring. Tune in to hear about how she was inspired to write her first play and learn about that time she fell off a truck during a performance!*Apologies in advance for any sound issues. Virtual recordings can be tricky!Shoutouts/Promotions1. Iliana's website2. Next Stage - Premiering the ghost stories project in October for which Iliana has written a story3. Su Teatro
Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
55 min
This week Tyler turns the mic turns toward co-host Stephanie. She explains what a stage manager does and how she fell in love with the gig. She even shares a "worst experience ever" story about an Oscar-winning actress! Shoutouts & Promotions1. Syracuse University Drama Department2. Harford Stage Company3. Lake Dillon Theatre Company4. Aurora Fox Arts Center
Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
49 min
Stephanie sits down with co-host, Tyler, to talk about his career as an actor. We discuss auditioning, his time on set of the movie Wind River, motion capture work, and how creepy Craigslist's ads can actually kickstart your passion! Shoutouts & Promotions1. Victoria Atkin's Workout Class for motion and performance capture. You can find more information about these classes at https://victoriaatkin.com/classes.
Sep 12, 2020
Sep 12, 2020
15 min
A short intro episode telling listeners about the podcast and why we wanted to start it!