Tag Archives: As the World Turns

Free “Get A Job Fast” Speech GA State, Thursday

Author Susan Dansby will be speaking at GA State University, November 4, 2010. Her speech is entitled “From Soap Opera to Dream Job.” Admission is free. Continue reading

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Casting Director Mary Clay Boland on Saying Goodbye to As the World Turns

The daytime drama, As the World Turns, was cancelled after being broadcast for 54 years. The last episode of the soap opera aired on 9/17/10. Here, casting director Mary Clay Boland shares what she appreciates most about her eight-year tenure in soaps. Continue reading

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How Casting Directors Promote, Protect and Defend Actors During the Audition Process

Casting director, Mary Clay Boland (formerly of As the World Turns) discusses the audition process in soaps. She explains why it might be a good idea to go over your audition material with the casting director before you’re seen by producers. Continue reading

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Where Casting Directors Search for Actors and the Two Worst Audition Mistakes

In this interview, casting director, Mary Clay Boland (formerly of As the World Turns) reveals where casting directors look for fresh talent. She also warns against two huge mistakes actors can make when auditioning. Continue reading

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How Casting Director Mary Clay Boland Found Her Dream Job Description in an Internship Book

Mary Clay Boland, casting director for As the World Turns, has worked in casting for theatre and film as well as television. Here, in an interview with author, Susan Dansby, she answers the question, How Did You Get That Job? Continue reading

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Audio Recording with Actor Ellen Dolan as Susan Dansby Asks: How Did You Get That Job?

Hear the full 17-minute interview as writer Susan Dansby talks to actor Ellen Dolan (Margo, As the World Turns) about her dream jobs. Listen to out how Ellen got her big break on Guiding Light, the call from Doug Marland that brought her back to soaps, the bias toward soap professionals, a favorite quote from fellow actor, Peter Simon (Ed Bauer, Guiding Light) and the remarkable gift Ellen’s soap opera lifestyle allowed her to have. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan on Why She’s Thankful for As the World Turns and What’s Next

Actor Ellen Dolan talks about the surprising gifts that came from acting on the soap opera As the World Turns. She also reveals plans for an upcoming independent film project. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan Chats About Leaving Soaps and What Brought Her Back

Actor Ellen Dolan (formerly Maureen Reardon Bauer on Guiding Light) talks about being a Hollywood actor versus acting in soaps. She was working on Walker, Texas Ranger when she decided to return to soaps, and the role of Margo on As the World Turns. Continue reading

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Soap Opera Writer and Soap Opera Actor Discuss the Challenge-Opportunity-Bias Connected with Soaps

Actor Ellen Dolan discusses some of the biases held against soap opera talent. With her interviewer (a soap opera writer), she ponders how little is known about the process and the level of professionalism demanded in soaps. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan Claims Stupid, Dumb Luck Got Her Cast as Maureen Reardon on Guiding Light

Emmy-nominated actress Ellen Dolan talks about her early days of getting jobs in New York City. She recalls how auditioning, visualization, an alumni connection and “stupid, dumb luck” combined to land her the part of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Continue reading

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