LOS ANGELES, October 15, 2019 – Premiere Networks and Dr. Dave Creative Entertainment announced today the launch of “The Spirited Actor” podcast, available now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

 

Hosted by world-renowned casting director and celebrity acting coach Tracey Moore, “The Spirited Actor” is a show for aspiring and working actors from all walks of life. Each week, Moore welcomes celebrities, actors and industry insiders to discuss the challenges, obstacles and truths about working in show business. The podcast is also a platform to empower, encourage and motivate actors.

 

The first episode of “The Spirited Actor” features a conversation with Angela Yee, co-host of iHeartRadio’s top-rated national morning show The Breakfast Club, about her work as a transitional actor.  Listen to the episode now at: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-spirited-actor-50423909/.

 

Future episodes will be available Tuesdays, and scheduled guests include: Vanessa Simmons, star of BET’s “Games Divas Play”; talent agent Shirley Faison; director and executive producer Ian Gelfand; producer and actress Kellita Smith; actor Sean Ringgold; director Darnell Martin; and casting director Kim Williams. 

 

“I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to share insights and experiences from working actors and industry insiders,” said Moore. “‘The Spirited Actor’ podcast is a platform to empower actors with the right tools to succeed in the entertainment business. Tracey plus iHeartRadio and the production power of Premiere Networks and Dr. Dave equals success!”

 

“Everyone in the acting business knows Tracey Moore, but we’re excited to introduce her to the rest of the world via the iHeartPodcast Network,” said David “Dr. Dave” Kolin, EVP/Chief Content Officer of Dr. Dave Creative Entertainment. “If you want to learn what it takes to be successful as an actor, it’s important to learn from the best. We’re thrilled to have Tracey with us each week on ‘The Spirited Actor!’”

 

Tracey Moore has dedicated more than thirty years to the entertainment industry as a casting director, director, producer and acting coach. Over the course of her career as a casting director, she’s worked with many notable names, including Dave Chappell, Jon Stewart, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Michael K. Williams, Kerry Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Mike Epps, and others.  Her commercial credits include Nike, Sprite, Coca-Cola, The New York Times, Miller Lite, Pontiac, Taco Bell, and Disney. 

 

In her spare time, Moore teaches The Spirited Actor Workshop and conducts private coaching sessions. Her clients include Cardi B, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Eve, Nelly, Q-Tip, Faith Evans, La La Anthony, Common, Ludacris, Darius Rucker and others. In 2002, Tracey wrote her first book entitled “The Spirited Actor; Principles for a Successful Audition” to empower and encourage actors on their journey.  Moore also enjoys speaking to students and has lectured at Howard University, Long Island University, Georgia State University and Loyola Marymount University.  

 

iHeartRadio is available on more than 250 platforms and 2,000 different connected devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles. Visit iHeart.com/apps to download and listen to “The Spirited Actor” now.

 

Dr. Dave’s Creative Entertainment, a suite of multimedia morning show prep, comedy and production services for radio, television and digital platforms with more than 975 affiliates nationwide.  Led by EVP/Chief Content Officer David “Dr. Dave” Kolin, the collection of cutting-edge production services also includes Dr. Dave’s Ultimate Prep, Dr. Dave’s Creative, Dr. Dave’s Custom and Dr. Dave URise. Stations interested in Dr. Dave can visit www.PremiereNetworks.com for more information. 

 

Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 7,100 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Dan Patrick, Kane, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Cody Alan, Colin Cowherd, Johnjay and Rich, Rich Eisen, Big Boy, Brooke & Jubal, Buck Sexton, Doug Gottlieb, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, Jason Lee and others.  For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.

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