Office Hours in THE GREEN ROOM, July 4th, 2026

You're Waiting For Permission What does independence really mean for an actor? Is it landing an agent? Booking bigger auditions? Creating your own work? Or is it something much simpler—and much more powerful? In this LIVE episode of The Working Actor NYC Podcast, Patrick Richwood and Benjamin Howes explore the parts of an acting career that already belong to you, the parts that belong to your team, and the parts that belong to nobody at all. Using real questions from actors in our community, we tackle topics like: • "How do I get more auditions?" • "Can I build a career without representation?" • "Is independence only possible if you're financially secure?" • What should you expect from your agent—and what should you expect from yourself? • Why waiting for permission might be the biggest thing holding your career back. Whether you're represented or self-submitting, just starting out or years into your career, this conversation is about identifying where your real power lies—and building a sustainable career around it. Join the conversation live and bring your questions. We'd love to hear what part of your acting career you'd like to take more control over.