STATE OF MIND with MAURICE BENARD: MARK TESCHNER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2022
- Today I'm joined by Mark Teschner. Mark has been the Casting Director at General Hospital since 1989 and has won ten Emmy Awards for Casting.
Mark has unique ability to communicate with actors, encouraging them to deliver their best performances and he shares insight in his casting of Vanessa Marcil, Steve Burton and Michael Sutton.
We talk about the younger generation's outlet of being able to showcase their talent being on platforms like TikTok and TH-cam and shows like American Idol and America's Got Talent.
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Good evening Maurice another great Sunday with state of mind.
As an actor in the late 80's and early 90's I read for Mark a few times (first time was for a NY soap called Loving for the role of Trucker). He always brought me in for producers. He remembered me when I was in LA in the early-mid 90's and requested tape on me (from my brief time as a villain on an NBC soap) when the role of Sonny came up on GH. Mark was always kind and great to read for. A true professional. A really nice man .
Thank you Maurice for all you are doing for mental health. Bravo.
Hi Maurice , I met your lovely parents at my grandparents Laura and Jose Valle's house in San Francisco. It t was in the 80s. They were so kind and very proud of you. Just thought I would mention it. Very lovely people. Cheers
I’m a teacher at a preschool with a buddy bench on our playground. You’d be surprised how many 3-5 year old children just need to talk sometimes. It’s the greatest thing ever to sit down with them and hear what’s going on their little minds, I love my job.
Thank you for having this Legendary casting director on. Great! 👍
I believe many many of your followers are being helped without realizing it. Just listening to you talk Maurice with your guests helps us all. We don’t feel alone. We get to listen to you Maurice, your guests and each other. A perfect place to go for mental health plus we can get help from our own homes. I really believe you save lives. Mine for sure. Without a doubt.
NA I couldn't agree more.
Thank you thank you thank you
@@MBStateOfMind Thank You Maurice ❤️
He has the best casting skills! He finds STARS!!
I wasn’t going to watch today because I never heard of Mark Teschner. Ended up watching later and so glad I did. Terrific interview. Very professional, classy yet down to earth man. To find someone who loves their job as much as he does and is so good at it is a rarity. Found the process of casting so interesting. Since I love all the characters on GH he should get a lot of the credit for casting them.
Thank you so much
Maurice, thank you for helping people who really need help... I have watched general hospital since I was a kid with my grandmother and mother and now I just watch. General hospital is like family to me. I am forty-six years old. I want to meet general hospital actors someday. General hospital has been a constant in my life throughout the years..
Sincerely, Julia Mager
Truly appreciated Mark's perspective and also insight into being an actor essentially helped him to be successful in casting. It gave him empathy; it enabled him to coach without realizing it. Also to hear the story about Vanessa Marcil - that's something we all can relate too. I truly believe we do not see ourselves as others do. It's a wake up call, isn't it? None of us are alone in this adventure called life if we would only reach out. Thank you for reaching out, Maurice, and making it real. Much respect.
Loved hearing the casting stories of all
My faves!!
Great interview with Mark Teschner!
Didn’t get to watch this In full today ! Wow 🤩 how amazing is this conversation! Thank goodness for you both!
Wonderful interview, as always! Thanks Mark, fellow New Yorker. It's amazing to have a rush on a job after 32 years.😀
What a beautiful community we have here and it's all thanks to you Mr. Benard. You never had to utter a word about mental illness, look at how many souls you are helping. I really believe lives are being saved. I really wish you all knew how much you help us in our everyday lives. In times life can become overwhelming and it's nice to become lost in a soap opera, movie, or a good book. You are an incredible actor but also a champion for mental health. I don't think you don't enjoy acting anymore you are just entering a new stage in your life. It is your life and you have to do what is best for you and your beautiful family. I pray your channel has so much success and grows beyond your wildest dreams. I think it would be so much easier for you to walk away from GH. We all could be selfish and want you to stay doing something you no longer enjoy, but that would be unfair to you. You are just doing an amazing job. I wish all of Hollywood was as genuine as you. I knew you weren't 5'2, now everyone thinks you are. The good thing is you can only get taller. When people see your real height now everyone will think you are tall. 😂🤣5'2 is short not 5'9 😂😂😂
What a beautiful comment
This was such a great one! Finally getting to "meet" the man who casts so many great talents on our beloved show. So interesting listening to him talk. As I've said before, this show always makes me feel better after I watch it. This one was no different. Thank you so much for doing these!
Yes, Maurice you have helped so many people!
Awesome interview....heartwarming....classy men and so down to earth....mental health should be openly discussed always...you should interview my beautiful daughter who is her 18 year old son's best advocate...
What a delightful, pleasant conversation. May what you give in life come back to you ten fold, you are such a wonderful, talented man.
Such an incredible interview today!! Mark is a very interesting, articulate man. As a longtime General Hospital fan, I learned a lot today. Thanks Maurice 😊
I really enjoyed this conversation between the two of you. Mr. Teschner is a lovely man. Maurice, I am curious about the photograph beside the copy of your book!
Thank You
This interview is very fascinating! I had no clue what goes into being a casting director.
Good afternoon....Happy Sunday Maurice...!
You made me feel so much better about my self more than you ever know
Great episode today.
But then again it's great every week. Each of your guests gives your fans a glimpse & a unique perspective of who Maurice is. You are blessed to have such wonderful family & friends that express their love for you. With the same love you are being given you are reaching out in love to your fans. Thank you. Especially, when you could be doing something else.
Oh my gosh I did not realize that you left that early on because you had a nervous breakdown.
because Sonny being bipolar wasn’t put until 10 years later I think.
Thank you so much for having Mark on, what a great interview.
So many cool things that we found out.
I understand what he was talking about when he mentioned being young in the 70's and how mental health just wasn't discussed or brought out of the darkness then, like it is now. I know just how true that is because I have been struggling with my own mental health issues since the early 70's. I didn't actually get a therapist and begin my inner work until 2019. You were so right Maurice, when you spoke about the pandemic being both a blessing and a curse with regard to bringing mental health to the forefront. It gave so many of us a chance to get still. Stillness brings awareness. Awareness brings the ability to see the road that you are on that was cluttered up with so much garbage. I can't even begin to imagine how much harder it must be to become an actor with all the landmines, not to mention if you are dealing with a mental health issue in the mix. You were lucky in how Mark worked WITH you during your hard time and the support he obviously gives, not just to you but apparently to all the people he casts for the show. Not many in his occupation would give a shit. I love how he finds so much joy in what he does. We need more people like him, not just as a CD for GH. But in the world. Loved this interview! 💌🌟
Beautiful thank you
While this has nothing to do with Maurice, I have to say I am a 66 year old woman who started watching the show in elementary school with my best friend and her mom, who was suffering through cancer. We’d walk to her house and sit with her mom who loved GH. My husband (of 43 years) arranged his classes at college around GH (long before recording was available!). Now, retired, we record each and every episode and watch during our Friday and Saturday date nights. ❤️
Maurice yet another good interview. Love you💙 I remember hearing the story about Steve needing to be 6” tall. 💙
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Very interesting hearing what actors go through trying out for a part. He seems to be one of the best. He obviously cares for the GH family.. Loved it, 💯 percent.
I did the Breakdowns at Breakdown Services aka The Go-Between. Mark was part of the service until the brick and mortar business closed down. All my rush drivers had nothing but nice things to say about Mark. He was always kind to me.
Some other casting directors were pretty rude and demanding.
Loved this interview 😺
He’s a great guy
I’ve always wanted to be an actress but never got to get any schooling on it, I would totally love to be on GH , I love the family, but what really get me worked up is the acting it’s self. The talent to pull another in pretending to be another person, Maurice your brilliant, I love seeing behind the scene, and bloopers is what makes everyone closer cause we’re all just human, you help me more than you’ll ever know, Thank you Maurice 😔❤️
Yes! I'm not alone know one is ! God bless you Maurice ! This is so beautiful 😍 GH is awesome Love ya ! 😘
Thanks 😊
Another great State of Mind! Loving was another great soap!
Thank You
Mark is PHENOMENAL!!!!
Another solid episode
This was my favorite yet. I loved hearing about the casting and the actors and the entire process. Very very interesting. ♥️
Always a good convo! Please have Finola Hughes on ur show! Having someone who grew up in England, brings a different perspective!
I’ve tried🌹
This show is my, "Buddy Bench." Thank you.😚 my son is ill and this show helps me so much in not feeling alone. ❤🙏🙏 Mark is a very talented casting director. Loved hearing his story. 👏👏👏👏👏
Really interesting conversation. Nice change of pace but still covered everything. Loved it! 💌🦋
Thank you for your continued talks and helping so many people with facing different situations.
Thank You 😊
Great conversation
Thank you
Hi Maurice, Finally able to watch this tonight. My husband and I unfortunately tested positive for Covid even though we were fully vaccinated. Trying to get better. Have Covid is very frightening. It has taken a toll on me and my mental health. No matter what when I watch State of Mind it does help me. It's really cool finding more what Mark does and being there for over 32 years wow that's amazing. I absolutely agree with what was said. No one should never have to wait to get help. There needs to be more resources available. Most of all more program's and therapy. Its so sad that mental health was never out in the open for way too many years. I was always kept behind closed doors. I'm glad that it's out in the open. It should have been that way a long time ago. No one should have to suffer and feel like there alone. It is vital that parents keep the communication, with there kids no matter how old they are. It tears me up when I hear that a child or teenager commits suicide due to being bullied. I was bullied while I was in high school and it's a terrible thing to ever go through. Looking forward to next Sunday. Take care Maurice for another amazing episode.
I loved this one Maurice. :) Finally seeing the man we've heard all about and who scouted every wonderful actor. Cool and fun casting stories. Also so very interesting to learn about how choosing the "acting path" plays on mental health. xo Much love from Montreal
Thank You
Maurice thank you for another great interview, and Great Sunday 🌞, Have a great day 🥰❤️
Thank You
I watch every single one of the videos and this is well done thanks ❤️
Thank You
Great state of mind love the history...
Another great interview loved it
Another Great Episode Maurice I Love Hearing You Talk To People The Work You Do Is Helping So Many People Who Have Mental Illness You Aren't Afraid To Talk About Subjects That Others Won't I Don't Feel Like I'm Alone In This Because You Get It So Thanks For All You Do God Bless You And Stay Safe
Thank You
Great episode! Oh Man I would love to watch you interview Vanessa and Steve.
May happen
@@MBStateOfMind Oh my word! that would be great!
Loved this!
Dr. Boranski. I love it! I'm so used to seeing Sonny, it's hard to imagine another character, but bet I would have enjoyed it. Thank you for bringing in Mark Teschner. He is so interesting and kind. This encouraged me to drop by when I do not see the familiar face of an actor. I probably could use some acting lessons to lessen how my eyes give me away when I don't want them to, lol! It's amazing how some people are so confident or do well in hiding their fears.
I must thank you for your platform, Maurice! I suffer from anxiety, depression and a lot of panic attacks. Your channel is extremely helpful for me and so many others!!
Great show today
Thanks
In the 70'S mental health was not talk about in the open we knew it existed. Great interview Mo, Mark went deeper then i thought he would.. Mark Tesscher is without doubt the best casting director on Daytime. I was expecting for you to say that OJ Simpson kill the soaps when he was talking about Michael Sutton.
Yeah I didn’t want to go down that road again but it’s true
I enjoyed this SOM. It was very insightful to hear the back and forth between you both. I really wanted to get his take on casting Nicholas Chavez with no prior acting experience. He was an amazing find for GH. I’d like to see more scenes between the both of you.
I remember Tyler Christopher said he tried out for the role of Stone prior to getting Nikolas.
It would've been interesting to know what other roles GH people tried out for originally before they got cast in whatever it was they got cast as.
Mark sure knows how to cast actors on GH..Thanks Maurice
Maurice you have a beautiful soul , the buddy bench should be everywhere, wish I had one when I was in school 😔 I had about three good friends, lol,.. one was a guy that was really popular , he was nice to me, I was backwards and a Tom boy, momma wasn’t able to dress me like the others, so I quit in the 11th grade,.. I’m not sad about my raising, it made me the strong woman I am today, thanks to my momma and God,.. I’m sorry for venting 😔 Thank you for State of Mind,.. cause it amazing how much we have on our minds and how much we try to hide it,. I hear the pooch wanting to add a statement lol🤣
Happy Sunday gentlemen !😸
Thanks
Don't know much about Mark except he's a casting director not sure what else he does. Happy Sunday guys.
He also teaches acting 🎭
Absolutely! The craft ❤️ that’s what I love to see , that’s what it’s all about, we’ll mostly,.. no matter what the writers throw you and the cast of GH nails it,.. you all have had me crying to laughing to a very,.. I love it,.. I love going to see movies on the big screen but my favorite part is when it’s released to the public, then I get to go behind the scenes to see the real people acting,.. Lol I get so excited when I watch you and State of Mind and all the wonderful people that comes to talk with you☺️🙃
Good interview I am in group for Anxiety big help
As I Kimberly A Sample continue to say good interview as usual a (FRAME OF MIND) getting him to talk about how he doesn't have to talk about everything to be in a better (STATE OF MIND ) Maurice still got him to open up about somethings without talking about .as he says to much of his private life .........A GOOD EDITION TO ADMISSION....HELPING PEOPLE ALSO ....IN DIFFERENT WAYS POSSIBLE KEEP ON KEEPING IT REAL WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT IT ....YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT iT
They need more Buddy Benches!
I agree
I wished he had talked more about the child actors. General Hospital has had such talented kids all the way back to Kimberly.
Love you my friend ❤️
When he talked about child actors, wondered what he thought of casting Kimberly McCullough.
I think more people should use "Rejection is Protection" even if you don't (ever) know why.
Awesome guess Maurice nice
Thanks
Very true Maurice…a blessing and a curse
Good afternoon Maurice
Hi
I understand what you go through with bipolar because I’m bipolar and I struggle every day
Who is in that picture behind you?
I’m struggling with my brother’s death. I’m very angry. I don’t want this, but idk how to get past it?!
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss
It is ok to be angry, sad, and mad it is part of the grieving process. You will always miss your brother and it will get better with time. I know your brother would want the best for you. He knows you would be sad but it would break his heart if you stop caring for yourself. Please be strong and from the bottom of my heart I am terribly sorry for your loss. May God wrap you and all your family in his loving arms. Praying for you!
@@lovelylace4896 I appreciate your kind words. I’m not suicidal or not caring for myself. What I am is, extremely angry! Im angry at God for taking him away from us at such a young age! He was only 44!!! Im angry at my brother bc he didn’t take better care of himself like he should’ve! I’m hurt and angry that he never wanted to be my friend, just my brother, I’ll always be his bratty little sister instead. I’m angry at his partner for moving on SO forking quickly! He met someone new in May of this year! Brad died Last November! It’s totally disrespectful and then to say, he thinks Brad is leading him to this new guy is ridiculous! To me, he’s spitting on Brad’s memory! They were together 5 years, he moved on too fast!
@@angelasurratt5908 I am so sorry for your pain. I wish loved ones realized how there choices impact their families. I wish family members spent more time with those that would care if they died. I have seen so many times people spending time with people that wouldn't miss a beat if they died. I'm sorry you and your brother didn't have more time together. My advice to you is to forgive your brother. Anger can have such a negative impact on your body. It's ok to be angry but rid yourself of it quickly, focus on all the good times you shared with your brother. You are hurting and anger is sometimes how we cope. We try to be angry because it's so much easier to face the fact that we will never see them again if we are mad at them. We all grieve differently, some people have to move on for their well being. I do understand how you feel about your brothers boyfriend. You are probably thinking, Did he genuinely care for my brother at all? It will get better with time but you have a right to feel whatever. It is how we heal and cope.
Where is Tony geary
I don't know what's going on??? I can hear your voice but can't see you
I guess because I'm so late I have pic up here nothing to do with you or state of mind!!!