E288: Kevin Scott Allen - Imagination Unleashed: Acting, Dreaming, and Creating

    Learn more about Kevin at : http://imdb.me/kevinscottallen Books: Conquering the Film and Television Audition: www.amazon.com/dp/B019PQPPOA             Murder Can Be Fatal – A mystery novel www.amazon.com/dp/0997009462 American Primeval – Check out Kevin’s latest hit show on Netflix: www.netflix.com/rs/title/81457507?  Show notes timestamps: 🐲 [01:58] Kevin’s imagination was his best friend from an early age: love for imaginary worlds. 👦 [03:54] He started his first television show at 7: he never grew out of his wish to be an actor. 📕 [06:16] Kevin’s book and tips: auditioning is different than the performance on set. 🎭 [08:59] Some of his favorite characters: contribute to the greatest story and discover the deeper meaning of characters. 🤠 [13:35] The popularity of “American Primeval”: no romanticized view of the world with evil and all conflicts. 📙 [17:57] Kevin wrote the mystery “Murder Can Be Fatal in tribute to his uncle: a new project and possible film. 📱 [22:06] Changes in the film industry are also good and bad: verticals and new voices getting into the space are very interesting.  💸 [25:24] Stories that are affecting and connecting to the audience: no need for huge budgets. 🫣 [27:02] Actors are hiding themselves from the world behind their careers: embrace your flaws and bring your insecurities.  🚒 [29:18] LA fires and disaster that was fatal to many: living in bubbles and need for helping each other. 🌸 [32:45] We can’t control our lives: nothing is guaranteed, and we need to accept life is not a formula. 🎯 [35:02] Believe in yourself and accept yourself: don’t get into the mold - be authentic in your business, especially in acting work. 👨‍🏫 [38:22] Kevin enjoys teaching and he gets very excited about the growth and roles of his students. 😍 [40:00] What makes Kevin tick: Creation and feeling alive when he builds characters on the scene or when he writes. At a young age Kevin started out on the television series Bearcats!, then joined The Waltons as the neighborhood brat. Being a cute kid with perennial mischief in his eye, he landed roles on What’s Happening, St. Elsewhere, and General Hospital.   As this kid grew into a cocky young adult bad-boy roles continues, such as as Roger, a partying clown in The Young and the Restless and Brindle on Otherworld.   As an adult Kevin was the resident bigot on ABC’s Homefront and the evil J’em Ha’dar on  Star Trek: Deep Space 9.   Kevin is currently making a big splash in the Netflix #1 hit, AMERICAN PRIMEVAL, as Louis, a character described as "pure evil." Other major credits include: 9,The People vs. O.J. Simpson, CSI, Bones, Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, MadMen, Criminal Minds, Cold Case, The Sopranos, 24, Joan of Arcadia.  Films include:  Red Talons, A Prince and a Pauper Christmas, Puppetmaster XI, About Scout, Charlie Valentine. With over 100 TV/Film credits, the best source for a more complete view of Kevgin’s body of work is on IMDB.   Kevin is the author of Conquering the Film and Television Audition (2016 ReAnimus Press), and a mystery, Murder Can Be Fatal, (2023 Film Arts Press), which is  being prepped for a film or possible mini-series. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast