An Actor Survives

Send a text Jessie shares her insights into life as an actor in Australia. In fact, this episode was recorded while she was touring the country with Poetry in Action - her first full time professional acting job- that she maintained even in the midst of the pandemic.  Support the show

Send a text Doug has recently had a starring role in Come From Away, Sydney. In this episode, he talks about managing a career in both Sydney and London,  working with his mentor,  a quote that continues to inspire him and his struggles with (and triumphs over) his mental health.   Support the show

Send a text Deanna Cooney is a 20+ year veteran of the acting and voice over world and an educator living in Perth, WA. Emily met her during lockdown by taking part in her online VO bootcamp. Deanna is an exciting and inspirational person - and this shines through in this discussion. Lots of wisdom on how to survive as an actor and a voice over actor.  Support the show

Send a text Jay has been in multiple mainstage productions, tv shows and films - of all different genres. From play school to Star Wars. All that, plus 8 children, he has a lot of advice on how to 'survive' as an actor.  Support the show

Send a text Fiona Press and Emily discuss the nitty-gritty of navigating the acting industry as a woman with an expressive face (!), the importance of being part of the union and the challenges of 'surviving' when there are not many auditions. Enjoy this in-depth chat with this incredible award-winning actor.  Support the show

Send a text Shy is the creative director of Ninefold - a theatre company based in Sydney and specialising in Suzuki practice. We had this chat during the lockdown in Sydney in 2021 which was a great time to reflect on the wonders and the struggles of being an artist - particularly at this time and place in the world.  Support the show

Send a text James made his acting debut in 2007 opposite Daniel Radcliffe in 'December Boys' and  recently was seen on our stages with Sydney Theatre Company. In this episode he talks about his process, his LA experience, his non-acting work - and offers some great tips on how to 'survive' as an actor. Support the show

Send a text If you are Sydney-based you have likely seen Mandela grace our stages - with recent appearances with Sport for Jove and Belvoir. An exceptional actor and storyteller, offering great insight about how he survives as an actor in this latest episode.  Support the show

Send a text In this episode, Annie Maynard and Emily we talk all things 'actor life' - family, therapy, multiple other jobs, juggling agents and other people's opinions about actors and the industry.  Support the show

Send a text Damien Ryan is the  artistic director of Sport for Jove , a Sydney based theatre company with a focus on Shakespeare and classical text. In this episode he shares his insights and experiences about surviving the arts industry as a director, actor, writer and all round creative.  Support the show

Send a text Kate Mulvany schools us on how to pronounce her name correctly, chats about working with Al Pacino, and discusses the time she dressed as a giant bilby.  Support the show