New York Talent: Kelly Lauturner on a Day in the Life of a Background Actor

In this episode, Kenya is joined by the multi-talented Kelly Lauturner. As an actor, writer and lifelong pop-culture enthusiast, Kelly's passion for performance started early, even if it meant crawling around as a dog in a backyard play. Kelly talks about her journey into the world of background, sharing how she balances her part-time work in background acting with a full time career in healthcare writing within the insurance industry. She recounts her first role as a rioter in HBO's "Paterno" movie, and how this experience shifted her perspective on the world of movies and film. Kelly and Kenya also talk about getting started in background as a newbie and how it's a welcoming community for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Also Talked About:

• Kelly sheds light on the advantages of background work, where it's all about those face-to-face connections that desk jobs often lack.

• Once you get the ball rolling on casting sites, it becomes increasingly easier to connect with the community for each new production.

• From pulling all-nighters to greeting the day early, Kelly walks us through the real deal of life on a film set.

• Kelly talks about how background acting is a great choice at any age, and how it's popular with retirees looking to add more fun to their experience.

• How Kelly balances background acting as a part time endeavor with a full time career.

• Kelly shares some favorite memories from time on set with projects such as Hallmark's "One December Night" and "Gossip Girl".

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