Musical Theatre Careers post COVID-19 with Maggie Bera of Actor Aesthetic
As an actor, there is so much uncertainty in trying to build a career and for many artists, 2020 has meant an unplanned pause in your career. Maggie Bera, the creative mind behind Actor Aesthetic is an NYC based actor, blogger, and podcaster who has dedicated hours to helping actors prepare for a career and navigate the industry. Maggie is such a clear voice to thousands of young actors trying to understand their place in this ever-changing career. Maggie shares with us how adaptability is the career-defining trait of our industry. To learn this new industry is the next best step for those who want to still pursue a career in the theatre.
Episode Notes
Maggie Bera is an NYC-based actress with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University. Regionally she's performed at the Fireside Theatre, Theatre Under The Stars, and Connecticut Repertory Theatre. Maggie has also guest-starred in Showtime's The Big C starring Laura Linney, and has appeared in numerous commercials, print and radio ads. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.
In 2017, Maggie created Actor Aesthetic - a blog, podcast, and online learning community - to continue educating artists pursuing a career in the theatre industry. She currently has four online courses available, including The Essential Guide to Instagram for Actors, Build Your Audition Book, How To Successfully Submit To Casting Directors (Without An Agent Or Manager), and The Ultimate Guide To Preparing For Musical Theatre College Auditions (In 5 Steps!). In early 2020, she wrote her first e-Book, Marketing 101 For Actors: An Actor’s Guide To Successful Branding, and has since taught her workshop, An Actor’s Online Presence, to college programs in the United States.
