ABOUT
ACTING CHOPS
Where preparation meets pressure. Where actors discover what they're truly capable of.
PREPARE • ADAPT • COMPETE
OUR MISSION
Acting Chops is a live podcast game show built around performance, pressure, and personality.
Acting Chops was created to give performers a stage where talent, creativity, and adaptability are tested in front of a live audience and industry professionals.
This isn’t another acting class.
This is competition.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
LIVE
AUDIENCE
Perform in front of real people.
Every moment matters.
INDUSTRY JUDGES
Receive feedback from professionals who understand the craft.
UNPREDICTABLE
CHALLENGES
Prepared scenes meet unexpected twists. Adapt or be eliminated.
THE ACTING CHOPS EXPERIENCE
PREPARE
Bring your best scene.
ADAPT
React to surprises in real time.
COMPETE
Fight for the championship.
MEET YOUR HOST
Actor | Performer | Host
Paul Anthony is an actor and performer who brings energy, humour, and unpredictability to every episode of Acting Chops.
30+ Years | 500+ Performances | #1 Host in BC
THE ROAD TO THE TITLE
Every episode begins with eight actors.
Only one advances to the championship.
8 ACTORS
Perform prepared scenes before a live audience and industry judges.
TOP 4
The highest scoring performers advance.
TOP 2
Finalists face the ultimate challenge.
EPISODE CHAMPION
One actor wins the night and earns a championship spot.
GRAND FINALE
Eight champions return for the season-ending event.
ACTING CHOPS CHAMPION
One performer claims the title.
BUILT FOR ACTORS
Whether you're stepping on stage for the first time or have years of experience, Acting Chops is a place to challenge yourself, grow your confidence, and connect with a community of performers.
READY TO TEST YOUR CHOPS?
Take the stage. Face the challenge.
Become the champion.
Applications are now open for Season One