Photo Credit: John Tsiav “It is hot here in LA!” Sarah Clarke chimes as we embark on our phone call. “We have a house from the ‘20s and it stays really cool for most of the year so we’ve never gotten A/C thinking - we don’t really need it. But we’re dying here!” She sends laughter through the line that is so infectious I almost think she could be a giddy teenager. Not having air-conditioning in LA is a blip on the radar of risks and adventures Sarah has taken. Despite her affliction for gambling, she has chosen a career that is quite possibility the biggest bet of them all. As most people know, acting isn’t necessarily the sturdiest of paths. However, for those up for the challenge an

On this episode of "Hone Your Craft" we go backstage at the incredible revival of Spring Awakening. Check out our beautiful interview with Katie Boeck​, the talented star of the Tony-Winning musical. We talk about the use of sign language in the show, writing music and her best advice for aspiring performers (there's also a delicious surprise). You won't want to miss what she has to say! A big thank you to KGD Films​ and the Brook Atkinson Theatre!

All that’s known is that I was not totally f’ed last night because I had the opportunity to see Spring Awakening on Broadway (so punny, I know). This stunning rendition of the Tony Award winning musical is truly one of the most rewarding and imaginative works I have ever experienced. As an audience member, I was left pretty speechless. However, looking through the lense of an actor, here are some lessons I took away: 1. Shining A Light Through the Text. Breaking down character dialogue can be a tough process. The cast of Spring Awakening had to double their efforts with not only perfecting the text, but also knowing the sign language that goes along with each phrase. This added layer m

It's a little known secret that professional interviewers often make for the best interviewees. At the very least, that is certainly the case with Billy Bush. The radio and television host, widely known for NBC's Access Hollywood, has been dominating the entertainment news circuit since he stepped onto the scene or, more accurately, the red carpet. I had the wonderful opportunity to turn the tables on Billy and ask him questions about his career, his favorite celebrity interviews and what qualities make for a star. RP: Did you always know you wanted to work in the entertainment industry? BB: I knew I wanted to communicate with people. To have fun and create moments. It's the least bori

Photo Credit: Vince Trupsin He might not be a household name yet, but Dominic Flores is certainly on his way. The California native is thriving in the entertainment industry as not just an actor, but a producer, philantropist, self-proclaimed feminist and father, among other things. Dominic began his professional training at the South Coast Repertory theater and hasn't stopped since then. He has been seen in the films Rampart (with Woody Harrelson), and Peep World (with Sarah Silverman and Rainn Wilson), and on TV in hits like: House, My Name is Earl, Sons of Anarchy, Trophy Wife, Cougar Town, and New Girl. "Hone Your Craft" caught up with Dominic to ask him about his career, working with

Wisdom is a bewitching thing. In the entertainment industry it tends to come in blips overtime with multitudes of experience or expensive training programs. Most of the time you find yourself drowining in a excess of your own thoughts. Luckily, John Swanbeck is around to provide an easier route for aspiring artists. The veteran Director (The Big Kahuna), Producer (owner of BlueSwanFilms) and Writer (to name a few of the impressive hats he dawns) has universally shared access into his mind with his trilogy of useful ebooks for Actors and Directors. The first of which, “John Swanbeck's How To Steal The Scene & End Up Playing The Lead”, is available on Amazon & iTunes now. He also generous

On Deck with Lucy highlights the three "T's" of New York - Talent, Trends & Taste. They certainly found their "talent" when they crashed one of RPP's Personable workshops on September 1st in NYC. Check out the beautiful feature including an interview with our CEO, Robert Peterpaul and a shoutout to a pretty cool blog ;).