Complex sentence: Pitillo gained a reputation as a consistent utility actor, and has a history of being hired early in the development phase of several projects, and would read with prospective actors who are auditioning for parts.
Split into simpler sentences: Pitillo gained a reputation as a consistent utility actor. Maria Pitillo has a history of being hired early in the development phase of several projects, and would read with prospective actors who are auditioning for parts.