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10,000 Hours of Practice

Lee Hutchings is a now a Writer, but started off his creative journey via acting on stage and screen, as well as producing his own work.

We talk about how there’s no such thing as failure; geek out over Marvel’s Cinematic Universe missing its first Captain America; the frustrating bureaucracy of being an actor; plus tips on starting out as an actor when you need showreel material.

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leehutchings84/

Guardian Article on The Actor's Centre: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/28/actors-centre-london-seven-dials-playhouse-actor-at-the-centre-campaign-mark-rylance

Actor's Centre - The Story So Far: https://youtu.be/I6fcdYhZt44?si=UqhYLM8oUwbYwIpY

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

 Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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Self-Tapes: The Tinder Of Casting

Gary Turner is an actor on stage and screen, known for playing Carlos Diaz in Emmerdale and more recently voicing a variety of characters in the Doctor Who Podcast Series.

We get talking about how doing drama saved us from bullying; how idolised award winning actors leaves the rest of us behind, this leads to some hot takes on some iconic performers, and a hot take of my own about the industry.

Links:

Website: http://gary-turner.com/

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2213-0167-1689

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877563/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music: 

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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3 Star Richards

Paul Richards is a drummer/drum teacher, comedy writer/performer (for theatre), playwright and novelist based in Cambridge. 42, lanky, can’t grow a beard.

As a writer/performer he has taken countless (well, 34) shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, tours the UK frequently going through quite a lot of cars and has had some quite nice reviews in the process. He talks very fast, usually about his love of Ginsters slices and often tries to justify it all as theatre. His 2018 play won an award, with his 2019 (but still touring…) show, Harvey Greenfield is Running Late picking up national acclaim. The feature film version finally went into production in 2021, with Paul once again taking the title role alongside Mr Motivator, Liz Barker (Blue Peter), Norman Lovet (Red Dwarf) and many others.

https://www.thepaulrichards.com/events

https://www.ibicproductions.co.uk/

https://www.teambuildingwithdrums.com/

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Instagram

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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Challenge Yourself To Freak Out Your Neighbours

Amy grew up in Australia, to an Aussie mum and an English dad who had come over with the ten-pound tourists.

Since graduating with a B.A. (Hons) in Classics from Monash University, Amy’s diverse career has led to touring Australia with Tony Bones Entertainment, working onstage and off at Main Street Theater, (in American Theatre's 'Top 20 Children’s Theatres in the U.S.A.'), and creating/performing several original plays.

Amy has been developing their debut full length play We Never Get Off at Sloane Square, based on Helen DeWitt’s novel The Last Samurai. It was supported by the Park Theatre Script Accelerator, with a forthcoming four-week run TBC.

Sign up to Amy’s mailing list at amygarnerbuchanan.com/contact

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If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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A Jack Of All Trades…

Michelle Payne started out acting for stage, and has evolved into a published playwright and fantastic director.

We discuss what it's like performing in something you've written, advice for actors who are cast as understudies and we look into what it’s like to receive criticism.

Website: https://www.michelle-payne.co.uk/

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/chellesta

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/6777-1205-5872

If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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It's Your Job To Fill Those Holes

Gary is a versatile actor, who has appeared in the films Green Street, Top Dog and Cass as well co-writing We Still Kill The Old Way.

In this episode, we talk about inclusivity in theatre and onscreen and censorship, as well as Gary having some acting research advice that completely blew my mind!

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 If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do. The. Thing.

Australian Musical Theatre performer Kira Morsley has been nominated for two Off West End Awards for her performances as Kate Hardcastle in The Kissing Dance, and Christine in Maury Yeston's Phantom, both for All Star Productions.

Previously, she has played the title role in Vampi: The Vampire Cabaret at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has appeared in eight seasons as a vocalist in the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Trained at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, Australia's premier Musical Theatre school, Kira has appeared in productions of Les Miserables, Seussical, A Little Night Music, Parade, 42nd Street, Rent, Oklahoma! and Jane Eyre, as well as frequent appearances in concert and cabaret, including her one-woman show, Accidental Feminist.

Most recently, Kira took on multiple roles in the historical feminist sketch comedy show She Said What?! at the Hope Theatre, and is currently studying an MA in Actor Training and Coaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

https://kiramorsley.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kiramorsley/

https://www.instagram.com/autisticactors/

Big love to Naomi Cooper-Davis & David Herzog for their contributions to this episode.

If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interlude: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

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Suddenly Susan

Kate Austen is a very talented Essex based actor turned writer. She is currently a Mercury Theatre Playwright.

Her first piece was a self-verbatim piece entitled Find Me and later staged at The Vaults Waterloo. She enjoys writing about characters from Essex that surprise the audience and has recently been commissioned by the Minack Theatre in Cornwall.

Kate is looking to collaborate with Actor/Musicians for a project in the new year.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateAusten8

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newms1987/

If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interlude: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no inspiration without breath

Holly Renaut has had an international career in theatre, film and voice over, both as a performer and as a highly regarded dialect and acting coach, working with hundreds of performers all over the world individually and in production, most recently coaching Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris in the Man Who Fell to Earth.

A native of Canada, she has performed and toured in 6 different countries, including two summer shows at the RSC outdoor venue, voiced countless characters, ads, and video games including Nintendo’s Metroid Dread, and most recently guest-starred in the upcoming series Land of Women.

We talk about what it’s like working in different countries, receiving some ‘free advice’ at a Shakespeare conference, her excellent Accent Challenge and what it’s like to get cast in a high profile project, and then have your scenes left on the cutting room floor.

Holly is the co-founder of https://compassartsofficial.com/

Compass Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassartsofficial/

Holly’s Website: https://hollyrenaut.com/

Holly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly_renaut/

If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interlude: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"An Artful Bush Behind You"

Naomi Cooper-Davis is a comedic character actor that has appeared in Peep Show, Netflix's Sandman & Coronation Street among many other projects on screen. We talk about: how we rebel in some auditions; bad casting experiences to do with ethnic ignorance and even have time for a little history lesson as the questioning format goes out the window, due to having too much fun.

Naomi can currently be seen playing 'The Smarts' in the new MoneySuperSeven Ads, part of a re-branding campaign for MoneySuperMarket.

Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/7892-0194-6935

If you're fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a new podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interlude: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.