Rose Rosen heads to the Chesapeake Film Festival for a conversation that's part masterclass, part reunion, and entirely worth your time. Joining her are actor and television icon John O'Hurley — best known as the unforgettable J. Peterman on Seinfeld and beloved host of Family Feud and Dancing with the Stars — and East Coast casting director and producer Kimberly Skyrme, the creative force behind countless regional and independent projects.

John opens up about the cancellation that almost kept him from Seinfeld, the paralyzing stage fright he battled early in his career, and the single decision on opening night that changed his relationship with performing forever. He shares the philosophy he still carries every time he walks on stage — and what it actually means to own a room before you say a word.

Kimberly talks about finding John at this same festival nearly a decade ago, why she consistently casts against type, and what she believes separates great casting from the kind that keeps actors in a box. Their ongoing creative partnership is a quiet testament to what happens when trust and collaboration show up on both sides of the table.

The audience gets in on it too. Questions about voice acting, union cards, animation technique, and the value of studying your craft draw out some of the most candid moments in the conversation. And the episode closes with a live cold read — a local Chesapeake actor stepping up to do scene work with John in real time, with on-the-spot feedback from Rose and Kimberly.

If you've ever wondered what it looks like when preparation meets opportunity, this one's for you.

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Filmed Live at the Chesapeake Film Festival

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CREDITS:

Host, Creator & Producer

Rose Rosen, CSA

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Co Host:

Kimberly Skyrme, CSA

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GUESTS:

John O'Hurley

Feedback Actor:

Irene Magafan

Special thanks:

The Chesapeake Film Festival

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Robert Morris Inn

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Editor:

MZ Studios

Original Music:

Orville Wright

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Artwork:

Ace Anderson

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62. John O'Hurley Live from the Chesapeake Film Festival