The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad
Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time.
The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad
From Adidas to Acting with Law & Order's Bryce Michael Wood
Welcome back to The Actor’s Instrument! This week, host Hassiem Muhammad sits down with actor and SoulCycle instructor Bryce Michael Wood, currently starring as Theo in the Off-Broadway revival of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men alongside the legendary Norm Lewis.
From Division I track at Notre Dame to national stages and network TV, Bryce opens up about his path to acting, the power of side hustles, and the real talk around surviving as a working artist in New York City. They get into why reading a script doesn’t always hit like performing one, how SoulCycle played a surprising role in his artistic journey, and the transferable superpowers athletes bring to the craft of storytelling.
🔥 Highlights:
- Making the leap from athlete to actor
- Debunking myths about “making it” in NYC theater
- Balancing survival jobs without shame
- Why being “present” is Bryce’s storytelling superpower
Whether you're a working actor, aspiring creative, or just love great stories of hustle and heart, this episode brings inspiration and raw insight you won’t want to miss.
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