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Save it For the Stage

Shayla Tharp, Haley Pilkington, Alex Osborne
16 episodes   Last Updated: May 01, 25

Three former classmates from an Acting Master's program in England, all aspiring actors, share their experiences in the competitive and challenging acting industry. They have learned to handle rejection in auditions, take on various roles, and stay dedicated to their craft. They have also encountered various personalities in the industry, and are prepared to spill some of the tea!

Episodes

May 01, 2025
Quarterly Review
It's been a minute since we've sat down and talked. As we transitioned into the new year, things have gotten busier for all three of us. We catch up on what we've done, and lament a bit about the industry, and have fun telling stories that have transpired for us this year. Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Dec 13, 2024
Shayla's in LA
We sit down and discuss Shayla's recent move back to LA, and how she's adjusting as well as what other projects we have been up to. Thank you so much for sticking around for the first season. We will be back in the New Year to give you more episodes.Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
In today's episode it's just Haley and Alex, as our friend Shayla was busy moving to LA. It started off on the right foot, with the usually discussions, however it ended up going off the rails towards the end...especially when Alex started doing an improv gameSend us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Another life update before our very own Shayla moves to LA! We talk about living in big cities and the safety of them, current projects we are working on and relationships. Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
We sit down, and talk and joke about elevating our aesthetics and our thoughts on them, as well as have a nice catch up on what has been happening for us over the past few weeksSend us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Sit by the fake fire place and listen about the history and evolution of Motion Capture Performance, with Alex Osborne right here in his virtual green room. Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
In this episode of "Save it for the Stage," Shayla, Haley, and Alex dive into the art of creating your own work in the entertainment industry. They explore the importance of creating your own art, the challenges of monetizing and marketing your work, and the delicate balance between auditions and personal passions. They also discuss the courage to take breaks from auditions to focus on what truly ignites them, the necessity of investing in yourself, and the universal fear of judgment when putting your art out into the world. Tune in for inspiring conversations about the freedom and opportunities that come with forging your own path in entertainment.Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Alex's sits down and interviews  his good friend, former classmate, colleague and fellow Canadian: Murph Hickey! Murph talks about her training and career, and how she went from stage acting, to on screen acting, to currently being an instructor at The Screen Acting Academy in Ottawa. She's very lovely and talented, and has a lot of projects coming up and we couldn't be happier to share this interview with you. Enjoy!Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Alex takes us on a quick crash course of the evolution and history of voice actingSend us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official
Alex (or Alexander like pick a name my guy) sits down today in the Green Room with his friend and fellow actor Jillian Robinson. Check out her podcast Cup of Hemlock Theatre, and catch her in the new musical Tommy Rhodes, which is playing at the Red Sand Castle Theatre in Toronto. Tickets are on sale at the Red Sand Castle Theatre's website. Check it out if you are in the Toronto area! Send us a Text! Shayla Tharp - @shaylatharp_Haley Pilkington - @hpilkington22Alex Osborne - @alexanderosborne.official