VersaVision

Actors obsess over performance but forget that energy precedes talent. This episode explores how casting directors, producers, and directors feel your energy before you speak and how alignment, confidence, and self-awareness determine outcomes more than you think.

Actors are taught to memorize, to emote, to “be real.” But what rarely gets talked about is the energy you carry into the room, in your tape and on set. The nerves that s...

Actors obsess over performance but forget that energy precedes talent. This episode explores how casting directors, producers, and directors feel your energy before you speak and how alignment, confidence, and self-awareness determine outcomes more than you think.

Actors are taught to memorize, to emote, to “be real.” But what rarely gets talked about is the energy you carry into the room, in your tape and on set. The nerves that s...

In our newest episode, we get real about confidence. The quiet force that turns auditions into bookings.

The first pillar of confidence is identity. Actors often lose themselves with "You're too tall, you're too short, too ethnic, not ethnic enough, too pretty, not pretty enough. If your confidence is tied to external approval, you'll never feel steady. Knowing your inner compass and knowing your identity as a person and as an acto...

Come join our host Versa Manos on this episode of VersaVision!

• We deep dive into why fear and hesitation give you the worst advice in acting. Audition nerves? Rejection blues? We’ve got you!
• Fear Distorts Your Craft: Self-doubt warps your performance. Learn to quiet the inner critic and shine in auditions and more importantly, get booked for the job!
• Hesitation Kills Your Shot: Waiting for the “perfect role” or “right moment” ...

In this episode, host Versa Manos sits down with casting director Devyn Arnold to share practical insights from both sides of the camera.

Devyn opens up about her journey from actor to casting, how she built her network, and why reels and self-tapes are the keys to booking work. She breaks down the do’s and don’ts of submissions, from lighting and backgrounds to slates and editing, and answers burning actor questions about reels, b...

Join us for another episode of VersaVision with host Versa Manos and actor Glenn Morshower (Transformers, 24, Bloodline) for an inspiring deep dive into “The Callback Mindset – Turning One Shot Into Many.” This episode explores:

• Your energy shows up first, before you talk
• Mindset is everything
• Callbacks = same thing but sharper, more alive
• Be on time, be ready, be open
• And much more!

Packed with candid advice, ...

In this episode, host Versa Manos sits down with casting director and writer Scotty Mullen to dive deep into the world of self-tapes — the audition format that has transformed the acting industry.

Scotty shares candid insights from both sides of the casting table, offering actors practical tools and mindset shifts to turn self-taping into a career superpower. From the importance of always submitting your tape (even when it feels im...

Join your host Versa Manos on this week's episode as she unpacks how to fully own your identity as the bold, creative performer you're meant to be.

Here’s what we dive into in this episode:

• Why shifting your mindset is the first and most important step toward lasting success.
• Why consistent work and dedicated time are what separate dreamers from doers
• How rejection can actual be a blessing—guiding you to the roles meant for yo...

Join Versa Manos on this week's episode talking detours, doubts, and doing the work — even when it feels like nothing’s happening. From booking dry spells to second-guessing your path, we dig into the hard but honest truth:

Here’s what we unpack in the episode:

✨ Why detours aren’t delays — they’re realignments

🎭 Why class isn’t just about skills — it’s about community

💡 How to keep showing up even when you’re not booking

🧠 Wh...

Join Versa Manos and guests Bill Hoversten and Kimberly Skyrme as they dive deep into what exactly intuition is and why it matters so much to an actor. By knowing this, you can use this to your advantage through your decision making process, learning how to access it, and putting it to use real life!

You'll hear insights on:

Intuition is real and powerful: It’s not a luxury—it's a survival skill that often communicates before consc...

Join Versa Manos, Glenn Morshower, and Michael Kristroff as they dive deep into debunking the myths about what builds a sustainable and joyful career. This isn't about blame, but about growth and practical strategies!

You'll hear insights on:

• Challenging Entitlement: Why "low expectations" principle to combat disappointment and bitterness.
• The Truth About Your Reps: Understanding that agents and managers amplify what you build...

In this episode, we break down the following:

• The difference between active progress and the illusion of productivity
• Common traps that feel like action but lead nowhere: emotional burnout from wishful thinking
• How just “wishing” stalls your momentum
• Learning how to shift from planning and manifesting to actually doing the work
• Discovering how to create a career building routine, letting go of ego.
• How focus builds tools for r...

In this episode, we’re discussing the myth of overnight success as a lens to explore the truth of what building your acting career looks like and the power in never giving up.. We are sharing what's often left out of the spotlight—the years of effort, growth, and resilience behind every “sudden” breakthrough. Let's unpack the rejection, side jobs, late-night auditions, and years of training that no one talks about. What did overnig...

What Keeps You Going?

In the latest episode of the podcast, we sit down with a panel of actors to explore what keeps the spirit alive in a demanding craft. From the quiet moments of self-discovery to the big emotional leaps, they share what fuels their passion.

Topics include:

• Growing as a person beyond the role
• How acting deepens empathy
• The value of vulnerability and emotional release
• Gratitude for the highs and lows
• Staying...

On today's episode of VERSAVISION, Versa talks about knowing when to take a leap of faith and how that can change the course of your career. Often times we don't know how to face big changes and we struggle to do it since we don't know what's on the other side.

We'll discuss things such as:

- what it means to take that big leap

- what to expect and how positively it can affect your life by doing that one thing we might be scared of...

This week we welcome back award-winning actor, producer and writer Glenn Morshower!

With a ton of film and television credits to his name, Glenn has brought unforgettable characters to life in major franchises like Transformers and X-Men, as well as hit series including Ozark, 24, and The Resident. His decades of experience in the industry have made him a prolific actor—on and off the screen. As an inspirational speaker he shares h...