138 - Bi-Coastal - Ali Stoner
Allie Stoner, a bi-coastal actress with credits in Chicago Med, Daredevil Rise, and commercials, reveals the harsh financial realities of acting school and the strategic reasons behind her move from New York to Los Angeles. She exposes a hidden industry truth: booking a co-star role on a major franchise like 9-1-1 can permanently close the door to future opportunities on that universe, a decision reps make to protect an actor’s long-term career. Stoner also dismantles the myth of 'work-life balance,' arguing that the real issue is 'work-life integration'—a concept she applies to her own self-tape process, where she now scores her prep and execution separately to combat imposter syndrome. Her most powerful insight? The moment you send a self-tape, your brain goes into 'adrenaline dump' mode, making immediate self-judgment impossible. She teaches actors to pause, count to 10, and ask: 'What do I actually know?'—not what you're imagining. This episode is a masterclass in turning anxiety into actionable strategy, with concrete tools for surviving the emotional toll of auditioning.
Booking a co-star role on a franchise like 9-1-1 can permanently block future opportunities on that universe—your rep may be protecting your career by steering you away from such roles.
Stop judging your self-tape immediately after sending it; your brain is in 'adrenaline dump' mode—wait at least as long as your prep time before evaluating.
Score your self-tape prep (1-5) and execution (1-5) separately to combat imposter syndrome and track real progress, not just emotional reactions.
When spiraling after an audition, ask: 'What do I actually know?'—not what you're imagining. You only know you said goodbye and they didn’t look up.
The most sustainable way to combat isolation in self-taping is to tape with a friend who gives notes—this creates a vital sense of community.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Audrey’s Film Festival Meetup Announcement
Audrey announces a West Coast premiere event for her film Heartworm at the Dance With Films Festival in Los Angeles, including a post-screening talkback with casting director Nancy Foy, writer-director Miriam Ahrens, and other industry professionals. Attendees will receive a ticket to the film and the talkback for $21.75.
Introducing Allie Stoner: From NYU to Bi-Coastal Success
Audrey introduces Allie Stoner, an actress known for roles in Chicago Med, Black Rabbit, and Daredevil Rise, as well as numerous commercials. The episode begins with a personal note on the value of self-tapes and community.
The Cost of Acting School: A Hard Truth About Student Debt
“I don't think I know anybody who's fully paid off their drama school student loans. I just want to be honest with everybody about that because we do have people who are listening who are... you know, of all ages and all interests.”
The Emotional Toll of Self-Taping and Imposter Syndrome
“You're doing everything right but it's in the wrong container. See if you can just shift the container to why you got into it in the first place.”
The Hidden Strategy Behind Rep Decisions: Franchise Burn and Network Approval
“Once you're on 9-1-1 and it runs for 12 years, you've now burned an entire universe possibly.”
“And it runs for 12 years. And it runs for 12 years. You've now burned an entire universe possibly.”
“But yeah, I don't know anybody who's fully paid off their drama school student loans. I just want to be honest with everybody about that because we do have people who are listening who are... you know, of all ages and all interests.”
“And you could do that in one. year in Los Angeles. Now tell the people the stats on commercials in New York in the whole time you were there versus the stats in Los Angeles in the one year you've been here.”
Host
Guest
Audrey Moore
person
Allie Stoner
person
Heartworm
media
9-1-1
other
Dance With Films Festival
other
Stan Kerr Studios
organization
Law & Order SVU
other
SAG-AFTRA Performers with Disabilities Committee
organization
Jeff Pride
person
bradsclass.com
organization
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