Host Jeremy C. Park talks with his friend, Andre Jackson, professional Broadway stage and screen actor for over twenty years, screenwriter for CBS Paramount and NBC Universal television studios, and founder of Acting Gym, who highlights why and how he is bringing his acting training program to his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. During the interview, Andre shares how he was introduced to acting in college and how his teacher inspired him to continue pursuing it as a career. Andre went on to become an honors graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and to build a successful, award-winning career as a professional Broadway stage and screen actor for over twenty years. He discusses the power of acting and some of his favorite experiences with his first professional production in Los Angeles to becoming part of the Broadway cast for The Lion King. He then talks about transitioning those skills to becoming a screenwriter for CBS Paramount and NBC Universal television studios, writing for television shows like Magnum P.I. Andre wraps up by highlighting his acting training program, Acting Gym, which he has been running in Los Angeles and New York for over a decade. This will be his first time bringing the program to Memphis and he is offering group classes and private lessons through the end of 2024, in order to share the tools and skillsets he has acquired during his professional career.

Visit https://www.actinggym.com to learn more about Acting Gym and https://www.andrejackson.com to learn more about Andre Jackson.