fbpx

Josh Pais

032 Josh Pais on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

S2 032: Josh Pais

S2 032: Josh Pais 1500 750 Alyshia Ochse

Inner Energy Patterns and Surrendering to the Unknown

Josh grew up in NYC’s infamous Alphabet City, 7th Street between C&D. His father was a theoretical physicist who worked with Einstein, his mother a poet and painter. His first lead in a movie was playing Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

After going through a traditional actor training, Josh knew there was more. This led him on a journey to explore the elements that bring about spontaneity with consistency. He trained with teachers and directors from all over the world. Years later he brought it all together and became the founder of Committed Impulse.

Often referred to as, “That guy,” Josh has worked in a multitude of movies and TV shows. He is known for his many recurring roles including Showtimes’ Ray Donovan as Stu Feldman, Netflix’s Maniac, HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher with Kathryn Hahn, Younger, Law and Order as Hank Abraham,

as well as such shows as High Maintenance, The Good Wife, Damages, Star Trek Deep: Space Nine, The Sopranos, and early on as a Modelizer on Sex and The City.

Josh is well known for his stand out performances in independent and mainstream films. Recent films include Joker with Joaquin Phoenix, Motherless Brooklyn directed by Edward Norton and Nicole Holofcener’s Land of Steady Habits.


Resources

LINKS:
QUOTES:

“If I have a super power, it’s that I can see how people get in their way and I can get them out of their way very quickly.”

“My body is atoms, that’s the truth, and emotions, if I really feel them, are just energetic patterns.”

“Whatever your truth is in that particular moment is the biggest gift you can give and it’s the scariest gift you can give and it takes bravery because you’re stepping into the unknown.”

VIDEOS:


Credits:

  • WRITER: Erin McCluskey
  • SOUND DESIGN: Zachary Jameson
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Bebe Katsenes

Claire Coffee On That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

091: Claire Coffee

091: Claire Coffee 1500 750 Alyshia Ochse

Patience, Persistence, and Asking for What You Need

Live from NYC with Claire Coffee. From her first big job in LA on The West Wing, to her series regular role on NBC’s hit show Grimm, Claire has seen first-hand what it takes to take a career from recurring co-star to one of the leads of a major series. She shares how living as an actor in New York is different than in LA, how important improv was to expanding her work and community, and how she’s learned to speak up for herself and set boundaries on set. She walks us through life after a series regular role, and how she’s learned how to keep creating, even when things didn’t go how she expected.

Born in Marin County in Northern California, Claire Coffee graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with a degree in Theater. She began performing on stage at age 5 in The Mountain Play Theater Company’s production of “The King and I” in Mill Valley, CA. Not long after moving to Los Angeles, she was cast in The West Wing. Since then she has appeared on NCIS, General Hospital, Royal Pains, and is most known for her role as Adalinde Schade on NBC’s hit show GRIMM. In addition to her extensive television and film credits, she has also trained at The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Improv Olympic. Recently, she has been cast in the anticipated new show LINCOLN, set to premier next year.

Tune in

Listen On iTunes

Resources

LINKS:
QUOTES:

“I don’t want to go through the motions and put something out there when you don’t know how many eyes are gonna watch that tape.”

“Enjoy the space. Do the thing, don’t just fill your day with errands and spinning and Deadline. Do the stuff you’ve been putting off.”

VIDEOS:

Follow @AlyshiaOchse on Instagram
That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse (Footer Logo)

ALYSHIA OCHSE

Los Angeles-based actress, bestselling author, host of That One Audition podcast, entrepreneur, & mother.

SUBSCRIBE

©  Alyshia Ochse |  MADE WITH BY CHASE JENNINGS

    Subscribe to That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

    Never Miss An Episode

    Alyshia Ochse