Equity Foundation Podcast

Step out of performance mode by Sarah Borg. A short grounding practice to help transition out of performance mode. Great for those times after an audition, rehearsal, a day on set... especially those performances that might be tricky to let go of.

An intimate and detailed discussion about craft and career with two of Australia’s most in-demand performers, Don Hany and Patrick Brammell. Moderated by performer, Jane Harber. Recorded at The Malthouse Theatre on the 4th February 2017.

Artistic Directors Kip Williams (Sydney Theatre Company), Lee Lewis(Griffin) and Eamon Flack(Belvoir) share rare behind-the-scenes insights into the journey of bringing exciting works and artists to the Australian stage. The directors discuss their past and current projects, the challenges and highlights of their careers, what they have learnt along the way and their plans for the future. Moderate...

From the ditzy blonde to the Middle Eastern terrorist, stereotypical representations of women, minorities, seniors and other historically marginalised groups are all too common on our stages and screens. What can we do as individuals and an industry to ensure the characters we create don't perpetuate stereotypes? Is it possible to help reframe the conversation, while creating and sustaining your c...

More and more performers are stepping into production roles such as writing, producing and directing in a bid to create the kinds of stories and characters they want to see on our screens and stages. Four slashies discuss the challenges and rewards of taking on different creative roles, what lead them there and what they learnt along the way. Speakers: Robyn Butler - Writer, Performer, Producer Ca...

Madeline Di Nonno is the Chief Executive Officer of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the only research based non-profit working with the entertainment and media community to improve gender diversity in entertainment through research based programs. Di Nonno leads the Institute's strategic direction and brings over thirty years experience in media, marketing and business development in...

What are the issues that female performers must face on a regular basis and what tools can we use to address them? Join us for a discussion about what rights female performers have and how we can all be empowered to create an industry in which women are treated with equality, respect and dignity. Speakers: Zoe Angus - Director, Actors Equity Australia & New Zealand Nicolina Lademann - Senior Assoc...

Some of Australia's most successful storytellers reflect on their careers, bringing female stories to the screen, what they wish for the future of our industry and how we get there. Speakers: Gillian Armstrong - Director Sue Maslin - Producer Ana Kokkinos - Director Nadia Tass - Director Moderator: Danielle Cormack Recorded at the Equity Summit in Melbourne on Sunday December 4 2016.

Statistics about the gender imbalance in the entertainment industry are stark. Women are still missing in a major way. Industry leaders discuss what we are doing as an industry, the current movement for change, what changes they want to see when it comes to the representation of women and what they see coming down the line. Speakers: Brett Sheehy, Artistic Director, Melbourne Theatre Company Georg...

Damon Herriman In Conversation with Lorna Lesley. Top Australian actor Damon Herriman shares vital tips about working in the U.S. covering everything from visas, insurance, pilot season to the audition process and the importance of persistence. Recorded in Sydney on 16 May 2016.

Wesley Enoch In Conversation with Simon Burke AO. Recorded in Sydney on 18 April 2016.

From Quintilian to Method, Zeami to Suzuki … this panel will explore theories of acting, delving into their perceived differences and commonalities, the process behind them, what they require of the performer, what their ultimate goal is, any psychological or physical impact they may have of the performer’s health or well-being and how this is dealt with. Panellists Kristine Landon-Smith (Lecturer...

Auditioning is an inevitable part of a performer’s life but the process itself – what happens before an performer walks in the room and what happens when they leave – often seems shrouded in mystery. What light can a group of successful casting directors shed on the process? How is technology changing the way we audition? What is the best advice Australia’s leading casting directors can give? Spea...

As part of the Equity Foundation’s In Conversation series, performers are given the opportunity to attend an intimate question and answer session with leading performers, producers, directors, writers and other members of the industry Mitchell Butel Mitchell is a triple Helpmann Award winning actor and singer. His theatre credits include The Government Inspector, Angels in America, Strange Interlu...

Legendary Australian actor Philip Quast in conversation with Robyn Arthur.

In 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.

In 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.

In 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.