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Episode: Working in the Windy City with Lord of the Rings' Jeff Parker
Description: Actor Jeff Parker shares how he built a 35+ year career in Chicago theater, film, and TV—proving you don’t have to live in LA or NYC to succeed. From Goodman Theatre to network shows, Jeff reveals the realities of working actors in regional markets and why presence is the ultimate tool on stage and screen.
Jeff shares his journey from Los Angeles to Chicago, what makes the Windy City one of the most exciting regional markets for actors, and how he’s built a sustainable career outside of Hollywood and New York. From working opposite Helen Hunt a...