What's my motivation? What's your motivation? What's anybody's motivation? In this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott Leon Smith sets to work to dismantle the preconceived notions actors (and their critics) have when it comes to the word (and mindset) behind "motivation."

As an actor, your job is to act. And to act, you must be able to define your own objectives. At the end of the day, you (your interpretation of your character, your surroundings, and your relationships) is a concept that can be acted upon. Rather than looking externally for something to motivate you to take an action, think of acting as a verb - something you can do - rather than something you are waiting for as a catalyst that ultimately results in an action.

It is important to know what's motivating your character to do the things that they're doing, but ultimately it's up to you to find the actions and the objectives of the character.

Subscribe to Dedicated to the Craft and listen as Scott works to demystifying the theater profession by offering a foundation for creative life, and reinvestment in the creative process.

About Scott

Scott Leon Smith has worked as a professional actor and director for nearly 25 years in a variety of genres. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is CEO of Monstervox Productions, where he helps clients by providing specialized voice-over work for advertising, audiobooks, eLearning, & instructional videos.

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BizVox Spotlights Jennifer Wagner, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce

When you become a member of a local Chamber of Commerce, you don't just gain access to an exciting network of like-minded, local businesses and organizations, your business becomes eligible for a variety of great benefits and opportunities. On this episode of BizVox, a part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, Scott Smith is talking to Jennifer Wagner, member services manager of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development.

Listen to this episode to learn more about:

• The benefits of becoming a member of a local Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteer, leadership, and professional development opportunities available through your local chamber.
• How chambers of commerce identify new members,
• Events and opportunities coming up specific to the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce.

If you've ever considered becoming an active member of your community and furthering your brand's reach, and strengthening its mission as a community-minded organization, a chamber of commerce is a great place to start.

Don't forget to listen to listen to other episodes of the Electric Secrets variety podcast from MonsterVox Productions. Learn more about MonsterVox Productions and the voiceover, narration, and podcast options available to help you elevate your business's brand voice and reach at www.MonsterVoxProductions.com.

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Attention Ohio business professionals. BizVox needs your voice. We're booking guests for our first season. If you're a new entrepreneur, a veteran, small business owner, an overstressed nonprofit warrior, or a grizzled guru of the grind, and you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, Hey, it's easier than morning coffee. Just reach out with a friendly email to info@monstervoxproductions.com. Big voices are always welcome back to the show.

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BizVox is your go to podcast for business inspiration. Follow us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe for fun bonus content and exclusives. Need some help with your business's podcast? Check out MonsterVox Productions.com for professional and affordable podcasting packages with free consultation. Small business, big voice. This is BizVox.

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or endorsement of its participants, nor of any companies or persons discussed therein. MonsterVox Productions is not responsible for any losses, damage or liabilities that may arise from the use of information contained in this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of its participants and may not be those of any podcasting platform or hosting service utilized in its distribution.

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Marty's Back ...

Welcome to the Albatross Cafe, where the coffee is hot, the decor is generic, and the sport of people-watching is always on and exciting. On this episode of the Albatros Cafe, get acquainted with Marty Merman, everybody's favorite New Jerseyian chain smoker, his mother, Esther, and his mother's best friend, Agnus. Marty recently experienced the loss of his nightclub after a rogue ember from his cigar caught a napkin and brought the house down. So, today, he's sober, fully caffinated, and ready to rebuild his fan base.

In keeping with the theme of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, Marty and his special guests will unravel a range of mysteries, in various special segments. For example, in this episode, Mama Esther reveals the "Top Five Tyrannical Douchebags In History," while Agnes attempts to clarify the rules of Cricket in three minutes.

Stand back, listeners, Marty, and his team are blowing up all the deeply-held secrets of the human experience.

Listen now to learn more and to have a laugh.

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Scott Leon Smith has worked as a professional actor and director for nearly 25 years in a variety of genres. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is CEO of Monstervox Productions, where he helps clients by providing specialized voice-over work for advertising, audiobooks, eLearning, & instructional videos.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or endorsement of its participants, nor of any companies or persons discussed therein. MonsterVox Productions is not responsible for any losses, damage or liabilities that may arise from the use of information contained in this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of its participants and may not be those of any podcasting platform or hosting service utilized in its distribution.

MonsterVox Productions, LLC.