I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
🎭 Ever watched a local production or a regional commercial and thought, "Hey, I know that person!"? Welcome to I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, the podcast that goes behind the scenes of the acting world in the Northeast. Join host Stephen Lomer as he sits down with talented New England-based actors to pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to build a career in the industry. From regional theater and indie films to major sets, we explore the unique journeys of local talent. Whether you're a fan of the craft or an aspiring performer looking for a roadmap, this is your front-row seat to the reality of the acting life.
Episodes
🎥 Actor, Musician, and Noises Off Avoider: Justin Demers on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
This episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In dives deep into the art of stagecraft, vocal discipline, and the delicate balance between high-level performance and creative burnout! Host Stephen Lomer sits down with multi-talented Ne...
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You, host Stephen Lomer uncovers a journey that spans decades and continents, tracking a child performer who knew her calling at five years old, pivoted through a corporate detour in the United States, and returned to the craft with immense power. From navigating the film festival circuit alongside her creative partner KJ Traynor to hig...
🎬 Whiskey, Cocaine Legends & Production PTSD | Alyssa Botelho on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
Inside This Episode: 📌 The "Trophy Chaser" Origins & Overachiever Blues Stephen kicks off the show by playfully confronting Alyssa with her glistening academic and festival record. Alyssa opens up about growing up in a hardworking, blue-collar family outside the film industry, admitting that in her early 20s she became a...
🎬 Award-Winning Independent Screenwriter, Director, and Producer Rachel Thomas-Medwin | I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
Host Stephen Lomer sits down with the podcast's very first primarily behind-the-camera guest! For the internet trolls tracking the show's actor-only criteria, Rachel completely qualifies — having met Stephen's strict rule by getting her face brutally pulverized on screen in Face Crusher Legends and a...
🎬 Standing In, Bright Skirts, and Being a Mail-Order Bride | Katya Zykina on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
Katya is a Russian-born actress, musician, union activist, and premier industry stand-in. Moving to the United States eight years ago, she has built an incredible reputation as the ultimate "secret weapon" on massive telev...
🎬 Exeter City Hall & The Early Late Night Live Days | Kate Eppers on I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In!
Stephen and Kate take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to decipher the exact origin story of their friendship. They track it back to their collaborative days on The Early Late Night Live Show — a public access staple hos...
This episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In is an absolute masterclass in artistic freedom, breaking stereotypes, and rejecting the labels the industry tries to slap on you. Host Stephen Lomer sits down with a multi-talented force in the New England creative scene: Brennan Fromm.
Brennan is fresh off a massive milestone as the 2025 Boston Fashion Awards Top Male Model, but as Stephen uncovers, he is far more than just a s...
🎬 The Epic Noises Off Breakdown | Sonya Richards Interview
Stephen is completely unhinged this week as he dives headfirst into his favorite play for the second week in a row. Sonya breaks down what it was like playing Belinda in a 2018 Sturbridge, Massachusetts community theater production with an intimate, 100-seat house. She pulls back the curtain on a custom-built, highly questionable spinning stage on wheels that nearly took ...
🎬 Orson Welles-ing Independent Film: Gwenn Hope on Directing/Starring in "Daydream"
In this high-energy and deeply inspiring episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with actor, writer, director, producer, and photographer Gwenn Hope.
Fresh off a 4:00 AM shot-blocking meeting on the beach with her Director of Photography, Gwenn is exactly one week away from principal photography on her highly ...
🎬 The British Accent Challenge & Noises Off Obsession | Vivian Marie Wholey Interview
In this incredibly fun (and unusually polite) episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer accepts a high-stakes challenge from Endicott College alumna Vivian Marie Wholey: the entire interview must be conducted in British ac...
🎬 From Elementary School Stardom to Law & Order: SVU | David Shapiro Interview
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with Brandeis graduate and Tufts student David Shapiro. David is a true multi-hyphenate, balancing acting and filmmaking with computer science, drone photography, comic creation, and even pogo sticking in local parades! David opens up about his fast-track start pl...
🎥 From Maine Dairy Country to Horror Film Star: Emily Bartley! 🐮 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the vibrant and multi-talented Emily Bartley. Known for her intense performances in drama and horror, Emily is a ray of sunshine with a dark cinematic streak and a very "unique" set of skills.
🎬 Vulnerability, Wilderness EMT training, and ... Flavored Whiskey! 🥃🎭
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the adventurous and deeply thoughtful Kayla Garabedian. Kayla is a New England-based actor, singer-songwriter, and aspiring stunt performer who isn't afraid to get "comfortable with the uncomfortable."
The duo dives deep into Kayla’s origin stories—from th...
🎬 From MLM Schemes to Horror Scream Queen: Meet Sunny Sullivan!
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the irrepressibly positive Sunny Sullivan. Sunny’s entry into the world of acting and modeling wasn't planned—it was sparked by a persistent friend and a "backhanded" agen...
🎬 From Jewelry Designer to SAG-AFTRA Actor: Roe Pacheco on the "Weirdness" of the Acting Journey
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the incredibly versatile Roe Pacheco. With a career spanning from professional floral and jewelry design in Chicago to booking roles alongside stars like Robert Redford (by accident!) and Donna Kelce (in a viral Chunky Soup commercial), Roe&rsqu...
🎬 From "The Littlest Reindeer" to the Big Freaking Rat: This is the journey of an unstoppable actor. 🎭
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-talented Meg Salisbury. Meg is an actress, model, and voice artist based in Maine who has built a career on resilience, humor, and a mindset that simply won't quit.
Meg takes us through her early start in fourth grade, her time a...
🎭 From physical therapy "disasters" to the stage, this is the ultimate comeback story.
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the incredibly talented Dianne DeChellis. After a 20-year hiatus from the spotlight to focus on teaching Special Education and raising a family, Dianne is back ...
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the multi-talented Sophia Hartwood. From her roots in New England theater to her first lead role in the film Syncopation, Sophia shares the "firsts" that define an actor's journey.
Sophia dives deep into her experience as a student filmmaker, discu...
🎬 In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the ultimate multi-hyphenate of New England indie film: J.R. Fortin.
From his humble beginnings answering a Facebook casting call in Berlin, New Hampshire, to producing the award-winning series Hearts of New England, J.R. shares his incredible journey. We dive deep into the "no-excuses" mindset required to be an actor, writer, producer, an...
🎬 The Journey from "Van Life" to the Big Screen | Interview with Dhanya Lott
Why acting? For Dhanya Lott, the spark started with a childhood of "playing pretend" and a deep-seated love for Classic Doctor Who. In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with the New England-based actress to discuss her unconventional path from living in a converted school bus to becoming a staple in the Bo...
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