EP 11 (Part 2): Trish Rainone: Cafe Owner Turned Actor/Producer/Director/Writer

2022-04-22

This episode of Second Act Actors has a guest who had a variety of experience before starting her acting career. Trish Rainone completed a degree in film studies and psychology and went on to work with autistic children before a stint managing a café. However, her lifelong passion for acting eventually won out, and she’s had a successful career both in front of and behind a camera, including a role on the Bell Fibe TV’s comedy series Pink Is In. Trish talks me through her pathway into acting, explaining how her job in th...

This episode of Second Act Actors has a guest who had a variety of experience before starting her acting career. Trish Rainone completed a degree in film studies and psychology and went on to work with autistic children before a stint managing a café. However, her lifelong passion for acting eventually won out, and she’s had a successful career both in front of and behind a camera, including a role on the Bell Fibe TV’s comedy series Pink Is In.

Trish talks me through her pathway into acting, explaining how her job in the café helped to develop her acting skills and gave her insider knowledge on how to get more exposure. She also gives me the full origin story of Pink Is In and shares tips on how your attitude is key to making connections and gaining experience in the world of film. Having an open mind and learning to be motivated by the nos as well as the yeses is a great mindset to have if you’re starting out as an actor! Later on, Trish dives into how writers and producers view the process of auditions and booking roles, which is great insider advice that can help new actors to feel less lonely and helpless.

Listen to the end to find out Trish’s number 1 tip on how to prepare yourself for a successful career in acting, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Second Act Actors podcast to hear more interviews with talented actors breaking into the film industry.

Timestamps

[2:22] Seeing Snoop Dogg in real life

[6:28] Trish’s pathway to acting

[8:02] Booking a role in a horror film

[9:49] Trish’s passion for acting

[11:35] How managing a café helped Trish to become a better actor

[13:23] Tapping into a creative advertising budget

[14:16] Moving to Toronto to pursue acting

[16:27] Just say yes: How Trish gained her on set experience

[17:30] The origin story of Pink Is In

[18:25] Trish’s tip: Get rid of your ego to broaden your horizons

[20.12] What surprised Trish about starting an acting career