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When Showing Up Feels Pointless, Do It Anyway | Jorge Salas on Auditions, Adaptability, and Building the Work Brick by Brick
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What happens when you chase the adrenaline of live performance—and find yourself building a whole second life? In this episode, Jorge Salas joins Mishu to talk about getting into acting later than most, navigating the sometimes brutal psychology of auditions, and staying flexible in both life and craft. We dig into how Jorge’s background in tech gave him unexpected tools for acting, why he values emotional range over "hitting the mark," and how he’s preparing for his next big creative leap.
Jorge’s recent credits include stage work with AstonRep (Buried Child, Jeff-nominated), Meat Machine Theatre (La Ronde), and the Athenaeum Theatre (Accidental Election of an Anarchist), along with TV/film appearances on Hulu’s Deli Boys and Prime Video’s BAM (Broke Ass MotherF*ckers). He splits his time between technology consulting and acting, chasing lead roles, training in Shakespeare, and bringing his bilingual range to commercials, indie films, and the Chicago theater scene.
We talk about:
→ Depersonalizing rejection without losing heart
→ Why emotional variety matters more than "perfect" delivery
→ Building small habits that compound into real growth
→ Balancing career ambition with creative play
→ Learning to embrace mischief and risk—even when the stakes feel high
Follow Jorge on Instagram at @jorgesalaschi and check out his work on YouTube.
You can follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mischiefpod. Produced by @ohhmaybemedia.
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