In this episode, Kenya is joined by the multi-talented Kelly Lauturner. As an actor, writer and lifelong pop-culture enthusiast, Kelly's passion for performance started early, even if it meant crawling around as a dog in a backyard play. Kelly talks about her journey into the world of background, sharing how she balances her part-time work in background acting with a full time career in healthcare writing within the insurance industry. She recounts her first role as a rioter in HBO's "Paterno" movie, and how this experience shifted her perspective on the world of movies and film. Kelly and Kenya also talk about getting started in background as a newbie and how it’s a welcoming community for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Kelly sheds light on the advantages of background work, where it's all about those face-to-face connections that desk jobs often lack.
Once you get the ball rolling on casting sites, it becomes increasingly easier to connect with the community for each new production.
From pulling all-nighters to greeting the day early, Kelly walks us through the real deal of life on a film set.
Kelly talks about how background acting is a great choice at any age, and how it’s popular with retirees looking to add more fun to their experience.
How Kelly balances background acting as a part time endeavor with a full time career.
Kelly shares some favorite memories from time on set with projects such as Hallmark's "One December Night" and "Gossip Girl”.
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