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
How I Became an Actor: From a Shoebox of Dreams to a Life on Stage with Host Hassiem Muhammad
We’re celebrating two years of The Actor’s Instrument with a very special anniversary episode—and this time, the script gets flipped. Acclaimed actor Lana Young (Bull, WandaVision) takes over the mic to interview our very own host, Hassiem Muhammad.
In this raw and revealing conversation, Hassiem opens up about his journey from reenacting cartoons in a crowded South Carolina living room to becoming a multi-hyphenate artist in New York City. He reflects on the formative moments that shaped his career, including his time at a performing arts boarding school, getting rejected by Juilliard (and everything that came after), and how he rediscovered the confidence and rawness that first sparked his love of acting.
From chasing dreams with nothing but a shoebox full of savings to earning a full ride to one of the top drama schools in the world, Hassiem shares the lessons, heartbreaks, and wins that have made him the artist he is today.
Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been riding with us since day one, this anniversary special is a celebration of resilience, artistry, and the power of staying true to yourself.
🎧 Press play and get to know the voice behind the mic like never before.