Acting On It with Gabby Ostuni

The Quiet Seasons of Acting

In this solo episode of Acting On It, I talk honestly about one of the hardest parts of pursuing acting: the long stretches in between opportunities. The quiet seasons. The survival jobs. The feeling of watching everyone else move forward while you feel completely stuck. I open up about burnout, losing motivation, feeling disconnected from acting, and the guilt that comes from thinking you should be “doing more” every second of the day. But I also talk about something I’m finally starting to understand: sometimes stepping away, living life, and allowing yourself to be human is exactly what brings you back to your craft. If you’ve ever questioned your path, felt invisible, or wondered if you’re falling behind — this episode is for you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Learning Life Through Theater

In this episode of Acting On It, I sit down with actor and performer Justin Wooster for a conversation that goes far beyond just acting. We talk a lot about life circumstances that force you to grow up quickly, take on responsibility early, and figure things out as you go. Justin opens up about how theater became more than just performing — it became a way to understand real-life emotions, relationships, and lessons about himself. We also dive into the reality of continuing to pursue theater even though it isn’t always the most stable career path, and what it means to stick with something purely for the love of the craft. And of course… plenty of chaotic banter along the way ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What If No One Ever Cared?

What if the thing holding you back… isn’t real? In this episode, I talk about the fear of being judged — and how it can quietly stop us from going after what we actually want. The opinions, the imagined criticism, the pressure to be seen a certain way. But the real question is: what happens if you let that fear win? What if 10 or 20 years pass, and you realize no one was paying as much attention as you thought… and you never went for it? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Building Your Own Path in the Industry

In this episode of Acting On It, I sit down with Theo Hamm to talk about navigating the film industry in New York, building a career on your own terms, and finding confidence in your own work. We talk about the pressure of carving out your own identity, the importance of trusting your value as an artist, and how community, connection, and love for the craft can keep you grounded in such a competitive space. This conversation is about more than acting and filmmaking—it’s about learning how to stay true to yourself while building the career you actually want. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

With or Without Applause

What happens when you take validation out of the equation? In this episode, I get honest about how much “applause” can influence the choices we make—and how easy it is to lose sight of what actually matters. I also talk about something we don’t normalize enough: pausing. Stepping back, not because you’re failing—but because you want to make sure you’re still aligned with your reasons. Because the real question is… would you keep going without the applause? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.