CONOR LESLIE: Dance for You, Not for Them

Today, we are joined by the incredibly versatile Conor Leslie, an actress with two decades of experience who is pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of the film industry. In this episode, we dive deep into the ultimate "actor's nightmare"—stepping into the lead role of a high-concept, found-footage film with virtually zero prep time and finding a way to thrive under immense pressure. Connor shares her fascinating journey from "throwing spaghetti" at auditions as a teenager to starring in massive hits like The Man in the High Castle and Titans , illustrating how a single "spiderweb" of creative connections can lead to life-changing breakthroughs. From the candid details of negotiating your worth to the liberating power of letting go of the "security blanket" of over-preparation, this conversation is a masterclass on trusting your instinct and remaining adaptable in an ever-changing world. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Conor Leslie right here. Credits: Titans The Man in the High Castle Elementary The Blacklist Major Crimes Other Space Hawaii Five-0 Revenge Rizzoli & Isles 90210 Guest Links: IMDB : Conor Leslie , Actress THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS : For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com . And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS : Starting May 7th - FREE What's My Frame THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS : Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON : @thatoneaudition CONSULTING : Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING : Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM : @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM : @thatoneaudition WEBSITE : AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES :

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CONOR LESLIE: Dance for You, Not for Them is an episode from That One Audition: TV & Film, Performing Arts, Education, Entrepreneurship by Alyshia Ochse.

This episode is 01:17:18 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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