That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

In this episode, we explore two guests this week. Two completely different paths. One lesson that ran through both conversations — do you actually trust yourself? Inspired by Christina Chang's powerful question "do I trust me?" and Julee Cerda's story of running late to her first major TV audition and booking it anyway, this episode digs into the tension between following the breakdown and honoring your own instincts — and why your self tape is the ONE place where your interpretation gets to lead. Plus, why week three of Self Tape May is the perfect space to come test your instincts, gain new tools, and build the kind of self-trust that makes you dangerous in any audition room. Go listen to both full episodes first — then come right back here. 🎬
Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.
Connect with That One Audition:
SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame
APRIL PUBLIC POP UP: April 24th - $25
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR - 50% OFF
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
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Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Today we're diving into the incredible, globe-spanning journey of Julee Cerda, who traded the high-energy grind of New York City's Broadway stages for a new life in London. From booking a major nine-episode arc on Blindspot after taping an audition in a camping cabin, to landing a coveted role in Othello alongside legends like Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, she opens up about navigating a thriving career while raising a family. Julee also shares hilarious and high-stakes audition stories, including running late to her very first major TV audition… and still booking the job. It's a candid, inspiring conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing the chaos, and finding truth on both stage and screen.
These are the unforgettable stories that landed Julee Cerda right here.
Credits:
Blindspot
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
SOLO MIO
Descendants: Rise of the Red
Orange is the New Black
Vacation Friends 2
Homeland
Maintenance Required
NCIS: New Orleans
FBI
Billions
Descendants
The Intern
Manifest
Nurse Jackie
Guest Links:
IMDB: Julee Cerda, Actress
THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:
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SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame
APRIL PUBLIC POP UP: April 24th - $25
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR - 50%
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher
EPISODE CREDITS:
HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Maddie McCormick
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Six words from Dylan Walsh stopped us cold this week — "Where I learned to listen is off camera." So what does that mean when it's just you, a few lights, and a reader on the phone? We break down why we spend four times as much time on the other person's lines, why slowing down in the world of Taylor Sheridan is your biggest power move, and how the muscle you build this week is the exact one you'll need for week four of Self Tape May. Go listen to Dylan's full episode first — then come right back here. 🎬
Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.
Connect with That One Audition:
SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame
APRIL PUBLIC POP UP: April 24th - $25
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR - 50% OFF
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher
Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Get ready for an inspiring deep dive into the 30-year journey of Colin Lawrence, the man behind the beloved character "Preacher" on Netflix's global hit Virgin River. We explore the incredible hustle that took Colin from working in a Vancouver office supply store to carrying a "duffle bag of dreams" down to Los Angeles. Colin shares his first jobs in background work and day-player roles, where he built a reputation for dependability on iconic sets like The X-Files and Battlestar Galactica. You won't want to miss his candid stories about faking a British accent for The Killing or his realization that the role of Preacher was the perfect "Cinderella shoe" that finally fit after decades of hard work.
These are the unforgettable stories that landed Colin Lawrence right here.
Credits:
Virgin River
Riverdale
Battlestar Galactica
The Killing
iZombie
The Good Doctor
Watchmen
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Colony
Timeless
Fantastic Four
The L Word
The Twilight Zone
The Man in the High Castle
Smallville
The X-Files
Guest Links:
IMDB: Colin Lawrence, Actor
THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:
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SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame
APRIL PUBLIC POP UP: April 24th - $25
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special)
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
PATREON: @thatoneaudition
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher
EPISODE CREDITS:
HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Maddie McCormick
WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

In this episode, we're diving into the art of compression — how to walk into any audition, hit record on any self tape, and tell a complete, committed story in the small window you're given. We're also pulling back the curtain on week one of Self Tape May: Action & Horror. Using a real horror audition scene — drunk on a balcony, running through a theater, gassed, tied up, and waking up face to face with a killer — we break down exactly how knowing your frame can do the majority of the storytelling work for you, seamlessly connecting your tech and craft into one powerful system. Plus, find out how to get the What's My Frame course for FREE the moment you sign up. These are the tools that separate the actors who survive a scene from the ones who own it.
Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction.
Connect with That One Audition:
SELF-TAPE is BACK: Sign up now - BONUS what's my frame course for FREE
THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR - 50% OFF
THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly
CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse
COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role
INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse
INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition
WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com
APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts
SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify
STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher
Subscribe today and be part of a community that celebrates resilience and passion in the world of acting! 🎙️ #ActorsResilience #RecoveryMindset #ThatOneAudition #PodcastJourney
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse
WRITER: Alyshia Ochse
WE BSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu