# Why Your Acting Coach Might Be Holding You Back (Agency Owner Explains)

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Podcast: [Get Scene Unscripted](https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-scene-unscripted-6651573)
Published: 2026-07-28T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jesse Malinowski sits down with the owner of The Avenue Agency, a 25-year talent agency veteran, who breaks down exactly why agents drop actors, why staying in the same acting class too long gets you passed over, and the true story of a casting team ready to blacklist an actor and go after their agent. Get Scene Unscripted brings working actors real answers from Atlanta and southeast agents, casting directors, and coaches every week. Join Our Newsletter: https://getscenestudios.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7660af20fdb3c04d6b6516591&id=eecb804958 Join our Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/GetScenePod⁠ Get Your Ticket For Our Virtual Summit! https://www.getscenestudios.com/virtual-actors-summit

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