The Full Time Hustle: Navigating Acting with a Full-Time Job

"The Full Time Hustle: Navigating Acting with a Full-Time Job" is all about keeping your passion alive while working that 9 to 5. We'll chat about balancing auditions, day jobs, and staying motivated without burning out. Hear real stories and get tips from folks working actors juggling both worlds!

Kate Clarke is a native Houstonian now living in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the Vocal Arts program at USC’s Thornton School of Music, and earned her Bachelor of Music degree in 2015. Since moving to California, Kate has been fortunate enough to work with world class artists both in opera, musical theater, and voice over.

Ariana Nicole George, a Los Angeles native and summa cum laude BFA Musical Theatre graduate, overcame stage fright to pursue her passion for performing. She began voice acting at 12, gaining YouTube fame for her Applejack impression from My Little Pony. Now active in voiceover and musical theatre, she inspires young girls through strong characters. In her free time, she writes, draws, and cuddles her animated cat, Adora.

Jonathon Ha is a Los Angeles-based Korean-American actor whose passion for performance began with years of playing multiple instruments. After studying film production and working in the Kpop industry, he pursued voiceover acting. As the first in his family to enter entertainment, Jonathon seeks to inspire future Asian American actors. In his free time, he enjoys music, cartoons, video games, and working on finishing One Piece.

Mariah Tzoumbas is a Greek American, theatrically trained actress and producer from the SF Bay Area, who's worked with various production companies and VFX houses, specializing in managing and working with artists. After receiving her BFA in Acting from USC, she stayed in LA to start her film/TV and Voice Over career. Other creative pursuits of hers are singing (pop, rock, opera, musical theatre), and writing work with friends. Mariah continues to train as an actor while further developing her other passions.