WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Write Your Way In — Why Creating Your Own Content Is the New Audition

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Write Your Way In — Why Creating Your Own Content Is the New Audition

June 3, 2026 · 10 min · Season 7

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Dan Perrault discusses the importance of creating your own content as a new form of auditioning.

Dan Perrault was sharing a bedroom with four other guys in Los Angeles when he decided to stop waiting for the industry to hand him an invitation — and start writing his own. This week, inspired by the co-creator of American Vandal and Peabody Award winner, we're breaking down why creating your own content is no longer a backup plan — it's THE plan. We talk about what Dan's YouTube-to-Netflix pipeline really teaches us about getting yourself on camera without permission, why original content stops you from projecting what they want and starts showing them exactly who you are, and the one-page challenge that could start opening doors you've been waiting on for years. Stop waiting for the invitation. Write your own. Subscribe now for insightful discussions, empowering interviews, and practical advice to enhance your career longevity and satisfaction. Connect with That One Audition: SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS : Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTOR - 50% OFF THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING : Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING : Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next…

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