For the first time, I interview 2 creatives, 1 of which is a returning interviewee, Lee Hutchings. He is joined by Aaron Wayne as they represent the London Creative Artists Network, a creative community that is growing in London.

We look at the importance of networking; the decline of quality in film, as quantity and profit margins are being put first in cinema; A.I. and it’s future, and so much more!

Links:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lcan.hub/

Lee Hutchchings: https://www.instagram.com/leehutchings84/

Aaron Wayne: https://www.instagram.com/a_c_wayne/

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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

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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.

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

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.

No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.

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Lily Streames is an actor, writer and producer from Essex, and this year, was one of the directors of the Essex International Film Festival.

She started performing young, charging her family to watch her perform from a very early age, from their home!

We talk about what it's like growing up with her Dad being an actor; acting on screen in a comedy and why Kristen Wiiig is a genius.

We also ponder if social media has helped the acting industry?

Links:

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2698-9084-2655

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

VIA[DOLO] - Award Winning Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYwFOxUspag

Snow Queen Tickets: Book Now!

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/

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

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.

No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.

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

Nathan Hubble, is an actor, writer, and director.

We talk about making your own opportunities, the differences between working on stage, and screen and his short film Smokescreen, which was screened at the Essex Internation Film Festival earlier this year, winning an award for the best LGBTQ+ film.

Watch it here: Smokescreen

Links:

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/1412-0162-5718

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11575323/

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

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/

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

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.

No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.

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

You, As If…

Olivia Bennett is an actor, a writer, a drummer and super lovely human!

We talk about being a twin, replicating Andrew Scott's talents, a new question about AI - and whether it can remove our suffering during creation?

We also talk about Olivia's short film Metronome that's doing the festival circuit at the moment.

Links:

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/4534-9084-1657

IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm12613201/

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

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/

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

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.

No A.I. has been used in the making of this podcast.

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

The loveliest of chats to kick off the 3rd series of DTA.

It begins with pizza, as creativity should, and ends with loveliest of creative chats.

An acting journey that starts much younger that you'd expect, and takes a detour and returns to a passion that Harry absolutely excels at.

We also discuss the influence of Robin Williams, Dace Chappelle, comedic acting & the first ever Essex International Film Festival that happened earlier this year.

Links

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2619-1275-5077

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

Short Film: You Know Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntte7wZVZNs

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/

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

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.

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

Here’s a compilation of answers to my favourite question from the podcast. A great reminder of why we do what we do.

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy and creative New Year x

Order of speakers:

Mo O'Connell

Richard Bland

Tess Glinert

Alice Ryan

Stephanie Elgersma

Florence Harvey

Gary Turner

Lee Hutchings

Tom Hartwell

Brad Wendes

Abigail Parmenter

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.

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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.

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

Abigail Parmenter is an uber talented actor/writer/director with experience of stage and screen. She’s a lovely human, and has a wonderful approach to the craft as well having ups and downs, including being cut from Netflix’s biggest export!

Links

How To Catch A Weasel Info

https://www.abigailparmenter.co.uk/

IMDB

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

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

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/

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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.

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

Brad Wendes is a: Parkour coach; fight/stunt choreographer for stage and screen; Britain’s Got Talent Semi Finalist; a fellow podcaster and so much more!

Links

Websites:

https://bradwendes.com/

https://parkour.uk/club/brad-wendes/

https://www.teamkinetix.co.uk/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradWendesPod

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

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.

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

Tom Hartwell is a London based Actor/Writer who is enjoying creating his own work, and helping others in develop their own. Some of the chat includes his Edinburgh Fringe experience & getting cast in big feature film.

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5291825/

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3573-1270-1581

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhartwell88

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

Hatch & Scratch: https://pathwaytheatre.co.uk/scratch-nights/hatch-scratch

Theatre Finds A Way – Spotlight Article: https://app.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/theatre-finds-a-way/

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 sametch 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/

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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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Florence Harvey is an Actor/Writer/YouTube Vlogger and another inspiring creative you need to know. Watch out Pugh, there’s another Flo we need to go with!

We get talking about all the things that can go wrong when you’re making a short film; the impact of Baby Reindeer & Phoebe Waller-Bridge changed the game with Fleabag – all this and much more.

Links:

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3432-5648-4362

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11254547/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_florence%2520harvey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_floharvey

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

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.

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

Stephanie Elgersma is talented actor and puppeteer/puppet maker. A native of Canada, Stephanie has travelled around Europe to further her skills as a performer.

We talk about how the performing arts helps with shyness and vulnerability; a great chat about puppets obvs; what it’s like to work alongside people for a short space of time and how Warhorse completely ruined us.

Stephanie’s Website: http://www.stephelgersma.com/

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

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.

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

Alice Ryan is Essex based Actor, Writer & Producer for stage and screen.

We discuss the differences working in front of a camera & an audience; just how good is Billie Piper and the Essex Film Collective, plus so much more.

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/0171-1200-8564

Film Company: http://www.arkpictures.co.uk/

N-Act Theatre Company: http://www.nacttheatre.co.uk/

Short Film: Descent https://youtube.com/@we.are.arkpictures?si=4Lk3sguizViqd1oW

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

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.arkpictures/

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 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.

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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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Tess Glinert is a Triple Threat Musical Theatre Performer. Tess moved from France to London during 2020 to gain more training, but was interrupted by a global pandemic.

We talk about the differences between the English & French culture, and how the arts are valued in each country. We also ponder, is Taylor Swift the new Shakespeare?

Here are Tess’s links, please check out her self-written/performed Cabaret:

That's not how you say "croissant" Cabaret: https://youtu.be/HEs5Ym4wDSk?si=54H9Lua1Md58gt0R

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/1110-5610-8439

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

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 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/

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.

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

Richard is an actor turned director and one of the greatest practitioners I’ve had the honour of working alongside. He runs a weekly acting class in Colchester, Manningtree & Ipswich, as well as directing various plays in the Essex, most recently he staged Educating Rita at The Headgate Theatre.

Website: https://www.richardblanddirector.com/

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

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

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 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/

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.

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

Mo is an award winning actor, writer, director and founder of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.

https://maureenoconnell.weebly.com/

Insta: @dubcomedyfilmfest

Twitter: @dublin_Comedy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DublinInternationalComedyFilmFest

To submit a funny film or script: https://filmfreeway.com/DublinInternationalComedyFilmFestivalDICFF

Watch short film, Proclaim: https://www.proclaimfilm.com/

Film Company: https://www.3hotwhiskeysfilms.com/

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 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 know you can 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.

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

Here’s a compilation of answers to my favourite question from the podcast. A great reminder of why we do what we do.

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy and creative New Year x

Order of speakers:

Katherine Moran

Brian J. Twiddy

David Herzog

Michelle Crane

Stephanie Osztreicher

Matt Ray Brown

Naomi Cooper-Davis

Holly Renaut

Kate Austen

Kira Morsley

Gary Lawrence

Michelle Payne

Amy Garner Buchanan

Paul Richards

Conor Neaves

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

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.

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

Conor is a working-class Actor, Motion Capture Artist, Theatre Practitioner and a fully qualified Daoist Flow Yoga Teacher.

He is an Associate Artist of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and regularly facilitates for The Old Vic on their School's Club programme, delivering bespoke workshops to schools from areas with poor arts provisions.

Conor and I talk about sooooo much, but some of the industry observations highlighted are actors neutralising their accents; who’s teaching our future artists, and are they qualified? We also touch upon the genius that is Rory Kinnear. There’s plenty more to unpack, brimming with inspiration. 

https://www.conorneaves.co.uk/

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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE x

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.

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

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/

Twitter

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.

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

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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Twitter 

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.

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

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.

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

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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Twitter

 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Matt Ray Brown is a talented and inspiring actor on stage & screen with a delicious ASMR voice for your loyal ears. We chat about acting coming you later in life, the pressure to use social media and we get interrupted by my postman and Matt's lovely dog.

Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/1259-0167-4932

Do Schools Kill Creativity? Sir Ken Robinson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY&t=21s&pp=ygUQc2lyIGtlbiByb2JpbnNvbg%3D%3D

This has 22 Million views, and one of the most inspiring talks I’ve ever seen, I watch it religiously!

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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Stephanie is an Australian actor, a devised theatre practitioner and all round movement artist. Definitely one of the most interesting artists I’ve interviewed having had and a variety of training in performance.

A fascinating storyteller in her practice, can’t wait to see what she does next, particularly her short film ‘Stones.’

Please give her a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.osztreicher.movement/

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.

Rebecca is our first guest to have come away from acting, but found a creative outlet in writing and more recently, photography. Please check out her links below:

12 months, 12 Stories:

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/12months-12stories/id1682111871

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23ts5TXfcq0tG5WbBVFLzT

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

Rebecca Photography https://www.instagram.com/photographybyrebeccajwindsor/

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

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.

I chat to Michelle Crane about how things can quickly change in the acting world, who's our favourite Bad Sister and reminisce about Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Please watch Michelle’s short film Granny here: https://vimeo.com/663947487

Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/9411-8975-6118

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

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.

He’s such a wonderful guest and offers plenty of inspiration as we look at the cultural differences between the U.S. and the U.K, as well as his love for Disney.

Please follow:

https://www.instagram.com/crochandisney/

https://www.youtube.com/@CrochanDisney/featured

For Casting:

https://www.spotlight.com/9132-8946-1022

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 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

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.

Today I chat with Brian J. Twiddy about being inspired by a screen legend, how he's been able to work in the arts for most of his life, and how working with puppets got him a cast in an iconic 80's film

Brian’s debut novel Blessing is available from http://brianjtwiddy.com/ and all available bookshops.

Blessing blurb:

Two young illegal immigrants, Dev, with aspirations and irresistible charm, and Adey, his amoral friend, who negates difficulties for money, are brought to London. Dev is happy to bend the law, Adey to break it. Whilst Adey lives in the shadows, Dev chases his dream of a business empire.

Fate, love and circumstance, aided by a dominating Pastor compromised over a Blessing passed down through the firstborn of a family for millennia, have other ideas.

https://www.instagram.com/brian.twiddy/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10707726/

You can also see Brian in The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes, on Netflix.

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 little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in feedback, or even better, 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

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.

Welcome to the first episode of Don't Think, Act. Today I chat to Katherine Moran, who acts across multiple mediums & disciplines. We share our love for Florence Pugh, the need for a creative community and there's an audition story which has set the bar very high for future guests!

To find out more about Katherine's work, please click on this linktree

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 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

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

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

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 creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part:

Contact dontthinkactpodcast @gmail.com with little about you and your acting profiles/links.

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Music: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

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