Edmund Alyn Jones
@eddywithay.bsky.social
Writer | Host | Actors | I help actors avoid career potholes so they can actually make money doing what they love
1999
A former mess hall in a derelict military base.
I was a new recruit.
Not in the military, but Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
We rehearsed on an old fort donated to us by the city.
This run down building was a dream come true.
A former mess hall in a derelict military base.
I was a new recruit.
Not in the military, but Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
We rehearsed on an old fort donated to us by the city.
This run down building was a dream come true.
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
1999
A former mess hall in a derelict military base.
I was a new recruit.
Not in the military, but Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
We rehearsed on an old fort donated to us by the city.
This run down building was a dream come true.
A former mess hall in a derelict military base.
I was a new recruit.
Not in the military, but Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.
We rehearsed on an old fort donated to us by the city.
This run down building was a dream come true.
I wanted to be a cartoonist!
As an introvert, I dreamed of crafting funny little stories with images in the wee hours of the morning all alone.
As an introvert, I dreamed of crafting funny little stories with images in the wee hours of the morning all alone.
December 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I wanted to be a cartoonist!
As an introvert, I dreamed of crafting funny little stories with images in the wee hours of the morning all alone.
As an introvert, I dreamed of crafting funny little stories with images in the wee hours of the morning all alone.
Have I been having an identity crisis?
Or am I just a dude with many facets?
So, I’ve spent several thousand dollars on online courses and coaching and a weird things has happened…
Or am I just a dude with many facets?
So, I’ve spent several thousand dollars on online courses and coaching and a weird things has happened…
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Have I been having an identity crisis?
Or am I just a dude with many facets?
So, I’ve spent several thousand dollars on online courses and coaching and a weird things has happened…
Or am I just a dude with many facets?
So, I’ve spent several thousand dollars on online courses and coaching and a weird things has happened…
One of my favorite parts about being a Mosaic Youth Theatre alum is that no matter where I go …
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
One of my favorite parts about being a Mosaic Youth Theatre alum is that no matter where I go …
Whenever I tell people I traveled the country as a game show host there’s always this …
… “Wait, you did what?”
… “Wait, you did what?”
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Whenever I tell people I traveled the country as a game show host there’s always this …
… “Wait, you did what?”
… “Wait, you did what?”
Nepotism is normal for the success
Reputation > Resume
Great careers are built on great relationships
Your biggest problem isn’t lack of opportunity
Your biggest problem is obscurity
Auditions are for strangers
Roles are for the Relationships
Reputation > Resume
Great careers are built on great relationships
Your biggest problem isn’t lack of opportunity
Your biggest problem is obscurity
Auditions are for strangers
Roles are for the Relationships
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Nepotism is normal for the success
Reputation > Resume
Great careers are built on great relationships
Your biggest problem isn’t lack of opportunity
Your biggest problem is obscurity
Auditions are for strangers
Roles are for the Relationships
Reputation > Resume
Great careers are built on great relationships
Your biggest problem isn’t lack of opportunity
Your biggest problem is obscurity
Auditions are for strangers
Roles are for the Relationships
Every person has a pain that you can alleviate with the promise of your superpower
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Every person has a pain that you can alleviate with the promise of your superpower
Don’t wait to audition to demonstrate your skill.
That’s what social media is for
Post that monologue
Publish that short film you made at school
Work in public
That’s what social media is for
Post that monologue
Publish that short film you made at school
Work in public
December 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Don’t wait to audition to demonstrate your skill.
That’s what social media is for
Post that monologue
Publish that short film you made at school
Work in public
That’s what social media is for
Post that monologue
Publish that short film you made at school
Work in public
When what you do as an actor is more than they pay for
The more the pay for you as an actor
Over deliver
Show up off-book early
Promote the show
Be kind on set
The more the pay for you as an actor
Over deliver
Show up off-book early
Promote the show
Be kind on set
December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When what you do as an actor is more than they pay for
The more the pay for you as an actor
Over deliver
Show up off-book early
Promote the show
Be kind on set
The more the pay for you as an actor
Over deliver
Show up off-book early
Promote the show
Be kind on set
I help:
Actors get off-book
Producers with great scripts
Rebrand for fun and flair
Act when the project is right for me
Actors get off-book
Producers with great scripts
Rebrand for fun and flair
Act when the project is right for me
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I help:
Actors get off-book
Producers with great scripts
Rebrand for fun and flair
Act when the project is right for me
Actors get off-book
Producers with great scripts
Rebrand for fun and flair
Act when the project is right for me
I really want to write scripts.
Today, in my heart.
Who needs help with writing a script?
Today, in my heart.
Who needs help with writing a script?
December 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I really want to write scripts.
Today, in my heart.
Who needs help with writing a script?
Today, in my heart.
Who needs help with writing a script?
People will tell you what they want from you.
After a while a pattern will arise.
You will see what people want from YOU.
That’s your type.
That is your niche!
After a while a pattern will arise.
You will see what people want from YOU.
That’s your type.
That is your niche!
December 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
People will tell you what they want from you.
After a while a pattern will arise.
You will see what people want from YOU.
That’s your type.
That is your niche!
After a while a pattern will arise.
You will see what people want from YOU.
That’s your type.
That is your niche!
When you don’t know what to do,
A system will save you.
Create a means to produce a meaningful input every day and you can’t lose.
A system will save you.
Create a means to produce a meaningful input every day and you can’t lose.
December 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
When you don’t know what to do,
A system will save you.
Create a means to produce a meaningful input every day and you can’t lose.
A system will save you.
Create a means to produce a meaningful input every day and you can’t lose.
One client
One project
One outcome
Focus on getting them the victory they want.
One project
One outcome
Focus on getting them the victory they want.
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
One client
One project
One outcome
Focus on getting them the victory they want.
One project
One outcome
Focus on getting them the victory they want.
Constraints in writing can lead to humor.
Constraints in business can lead to humongous problems.
Constraints in business can lead to humongous problems.
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Constraints in writing can lead to humor.
Constraints in business can lead to humongous problems.
Constraints in business can lead to humongous problems.
Long after the fanfare John Fikany was still connecting with his audience from the annual Detroit Economic Club mentorship kickoff.
A young person at the event wanted to speak to John.
Unfortunately, the bus would not wait ...
So what did these two amazing guys do?
A young person at the event wanted to speak to John.
Unfortunately, the bus would not wait ...
So what did these two amazing guys do?
December 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Long after the fanfare John Fikany was still connecting with his audience from the annual Detroit Economic Club mentorship kickoff.
A young person at the event wanted to speak to John.
Unfortunately, the bus would not wait ...
So what did these two amazing guys do?
A young person at the event wanted to speak to John.
Unfortunately, the bus would not wait ...
So what did these two amazing guys do?
Speaker Secrets
How to sound smart even when you are lost.
Memorize a bunch of poignant quotes and have them at the ready whenever you get lost on stage. At the very least you'll show you are well-read.
Fill your brains with the words of smart people. Say said words. Sound smart.
How to sound smart even when you are lost.
Memorize a bunch of poignant quotes and have them at the ready whenever you get lost on stage. At the very least you'll show you are well-read.
Fill your brains with the words of smart people. Say said words. Sound smart.
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Speaker Secrets
How to sound smart even when you are lost.
Memorize a bunch of poignant quotes and have them at the ready whenever you get lost on stage. At the very least you'll show you are well-read.
Fill your brains with the words of smart people. Say said words. Sound smart.
How to sound smart even when you are lost.
Memorize a bunch of poignant quotes and have them at the ready whenever you get lost on stage. At the very least you'll show you are well-read.
Fill your brains with the words of smart people. Say said words. Sound smart.
Write down beautiful things.
Memorize them.
Speak them.
Win hearts.
Some of my favorite speakers are preachers.
Why?
They memorize amazing words of wisdom and freely share them with their audience.
Here's a secret:
You can do that too.
Memorize them.
Speak them.
Win hearts.
Some of my favorite speakers are preachers.
Why?
They memorize amazing words of wisdom and freely share them with their audience.
Here's a secret:
You can do that too.
December 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Write down beautiful things.
Memorize them.
Speak them.
Win hearts.
Some of my favorite speakers are preachers.
Why?
They memorize amazing words of wisdom and freely share them with their audience.
Here's a secret:
You can do that too.
Memorize them.
Speak them.
Win hearts.
Some of my favorite speakers are preachers.
Why?
They memorize amazing words of wisdom and freely share them with their audience.
Here's a secret:
You can do that too.
Band Name:
Turducken of the Sea - (RIP @EAMaddenNFL )
#designers What's the cover art?
#writers What's the genre?
#fans What's their hit single?
Turducken of the Sea - (RIP @EAMaddenNFL )
#designers What's the cover art?
#writers What's the genre?
#fans What's their hit single?
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Band Name:
Turducken of the Sea - (RIP @EAMaddenNFL )
#designers What's the cover art?
#writers What's the genre?
#fans What's their hit single?
Turducken of the Sea - (RIP @EAMaddenNFL )
#designers What's the cover art?
#writers What's the genre?
#fans What's their hit single?
Audition monologues you won't find in acting school 🎭
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Audition monologues you won't find in acting school 🎭
Stop Googling monologues.
Imma 'bout to show to show you an "illegal" technique professional actors use to create memorable audition pieces.
Casting directors will dig it.
The Frankenstein Monologue Method:
Imma 'bout to show to show you an "illegal" technique professional actors use to create memorable audition pieces.
Casting directors will dig it.
The Frankenstein Monologue Method:
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Stop Googling monologues.
Imma 'bout to show to show you an "illegal" technique professional actors use to create memorable audition pieces.
Casting directors will dig it.
The Frankenstein Monologue Method:
Imma 'bout to show to show you an "illegal" technique professional actors use to create memorable audition pieces.
Casting directors will dig it.
The Frankenstein Monologue Method:
One of the biggest tragedies is to stop honing your skills.
I think the "AI Revolution" has proven that you can rely on what you learned in school to survive in modern life.
You have to keep working on your craft.
youtube.com/shorts/aNTE...
I think the "AI Revolution" has proven that you can rely on what you learned in school to survive in modern life.
You have to keep working on your craft.
youtube.com/shorts/aNTE...
How do actors stay good at acting?
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
One of the biggest tragedies is to stop honing your skills.
I think the "AI Revolution" has proven that you can rely on what you learned in school to survive in modern life.
You have to keep working on your craft.
youtube.com/shorts/aNTE...
I think the "AI Revolution" has proven that you can rely on what you learned in school to survive in modern life.
You have to keep working on your craft.
youtube.com/shorts/aNTE...
I'm not a guru.
I'm not even the best acting coach.
I like to think of myself as the reverse Terminator.
Sent from the future to help my former self.
If you are or know a young actor ...
... share this with them.
youtube.com/shorts/L0AY...
I'm not even the best acting coach.
I like to think of myself as the reverse Terminator.
Sent from the future to help my former self.
If you are or know a young actor ...
... share this with them.
youtube.com/shorts/L0AY...
The BFA Life: Don't Chase Status ... Chase Skill. Right?
I drive a 10 year old car that was 7 years old when I bought.My secret sauce? I don't chase status.I don't:- want a big ol' mansion- want a $3,000 belt- want...
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I'm not a guru.
I'm not even the best acting coach.
I like to think of myself as the reverse Terminator.
Sent from the future to help my former self.
If you are or know a young actor ...
... share this with them.
youtube.com/shorts/L0AY...
I'm not even the best acting coach.
I like to think of myself as the reverse Terminator.
Sent from the future to help my former self.
If you are or know a young actor ...
... share this with them.
youtube.com/shorts/L0AY...
It's wild seeing people's profile pictures and then meeting them in person.
In acting, your audition monologue is like your advertisement for your "wares."
Are you selling what you used to be?
What you ARE might be much more interesting.
youtube.com/shorts/flFL...
In acting, your audition monologue is like your advertisement for your "wares."
Are you selling what you used to be?
What you ARE might be much more interesting.
youtube.com/shorts/flFL...
Audition Monologue Mistakes - Upgrade Your Monologue
Have you outgrown your monologue?Do you have the bad habit of trying to make one monologue fit all of your auditioning needs?Cut it out.#audition #monologue ...
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's wild seeing people's profile pictures and then meeting them in person.
In acting, your audition monologue is like your advertisement for your "wares."
Are you selling what you used to be?
What you ARE might be much more interesting.
youtube.com/shorts/flFL...
In acting, your audition monologue is like your advertisement for your "wares."
Are you selling what you used to be?
What you ARE might be much more interesting.
youtube.com/shorts/flFL...
Auditions, like job interviews, have hidden rules.
One person's short-cut is another person's nightmare.
When I was coming up as an actor (jeesh I sound old) ...
We'd look for monologues in anthologies
One person's short-cut is another person's nightmare.
When I was coming up as an actor (jeesh I sound old) ...
We'd look for monologues in anthologies
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Auditions, like job interviews, have hidden rules.
One person's short-cut is another person's nightmare.
When I was coming up as an actor (jeesh I sound old) ...
We'd look for monologues in anthologies
One person's short-cut is another person's nightmare.
When I was coming up as an actor (jeesh I sound old) ...
We'd look for monologues in anthologies