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Podcast: The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
Episode: How to Book 20 Co-Stars with Criminal Mind's McKenna Kerrigan
Description: Less than 1% of aspiring actors will ever land a speaking role on television—and today’s guest is in that elite club 20 times over. Actress and educator McKenna Kerrigan joins host Hassiem Muhammad to share her hard-won insights into building a sustainable, fulfilling TV career—without losing the joy.From the challenges of crafting compelling self-tapes to embracing the “short film” mindset, McKenna breaks down her audition prep process step by step. She opens up about her time in New York, LA, and now Philly, and explains why staying grounded, finding community, and keeping the work fun is just as...