Who we are

Being a working actor in New York City isn’t easy. Whether you're hustling for better roles or just starting out, The Working Actor NYC is here for you. With decades of experience—Benjamin Howes (Broadway, Off Broadway, TV, national tours) and Patrick Richwood (Hollywood blockbusters, TV, national tours)—we bring candid conversations full of honest insights, belly laughs, and real tools for the business.

Build the acting career you want - and love it.

You got this. Keep going!

Benjamin & Patrick

Three Ways to Learn,
One Brand You Trust

The Podcast

with Benjamin & Patrick

Hard truths, hilarious stories, and real talk from two actors who’ve been exactly where you are.

Format: Up to 30 minutes, co‑hosted.
Tone: Wide-ranging, hilarious, warm, and always real.
Topics: Audition anxiety, coping strategies, creating your own work, dealing with rejection, industry updates, and more.

The Podcast is your go-to for inspiration, stories, strategies, and laughter—paired voices helping you stay sane in a wild industry.

The Practical

with Benjamin Howes

Actionable, real-world tools & tips for actors, from an actor living it every day in New York City.

Format: Solo, 10–15 minutes.
Tone: Nuts-and-bolts, focused, actionable.
Topics: Self-taping gear, contacting agents, reel structure, audition breakdowns, professional habits, and more—delivered without the fluff.

The Practicals are your walkthroughs and toolkits—so you can actually do the work that changes your trajectory.

Coaching

with Benjamin Howes

Work 1-on-1 with a working actor who's been in the trenches for over 25 years—Broadway, film, TV, and everything in between.

Full rundown under Coaching.

Your Next Step

New here? Start with our most popular podcast episodes to get grounded in the actor’s life. You’ll find them under the Podcast tab.
Ready to take action? Watch the Practical videos to build systems, polish materials, and move your career forward with confidence. They live under the Practical tab.
Prefer to learn visually? All audio content has a corresponding YouTube version you can watch.

Stay Connected

Hit the subscribe button and join our mailing list here for a monthly newsletter and ridiculous outtakes from episodes. Become a subscriber on YouTube, and bookmark this site to hear about new episodes and videos—aimed at keeping you working, laughing, and growing every step of the way.

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