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Acting Up. Honest Conversations With Working Actors.

Sophie Donkin
Acting School
Adelaide Fringe
Australian Acting Scene
Acting
Networking
Self-Taping
Wardrobe Fitting
Centrelink
Drama School
Podcasting
Sport For Jove
Here We Are
Shakespeare
Performance Anxiety
Fringe Theatre
Community Theater
Macbeth
Theater App
Cruise Ships
Social Media

From drama school dreams to survival jobs, from self-doubt to breakthroughs, Acting Up dives into the messy, magical reality of life as a working actor in Australia. Join us for honest conversations with performers who are navigating the ups and downs of stage and screen. Auditions, agents, rejection, mental health, money, identity, resilience, and creativity. 🎙 Honest chats. 🎧 No script. 🎭 Jus... more

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Latest Episodes

I’m joined by John O’Hara and Mat Verevis in Episode 8, two seriously bookable actors you’ll recognise from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and countless other productions.

We talk about what it really means to build a life in this industry; the audit... more

For Episode 7 we are inside the rehearsal room of Contest at Flight Path Theatre

I sit down with director Kirsty Semaan and actors Willa King, Emma Monk and Lana Morgan from Space Jump Theatre

We talk producing new work, profit share realities, bui... more

Three years ago, Daniel was an accountant. Today, he’s a leading name in the global vertical micro-drama industry, one of the fastest-growing areas in screen performance, now valued in the billions of dollars.

In this episode of Acting Up, Daniel sh... more

From one line in a read-through to two years on Broadway...

In Episode 5, I’m joined by my friend James (back from Episode 2) for a fabulous conversation with the brilliant Tricia Paoluccio, who was recently in Sydney starring as Dolly Parton in Her... more

Welcome to Episode 4! This was my first ever Zoom interview, and I’m chatting with two Melbourne-based actors whose paths into the industry couldn’t be more different, yet whose generosity, craft, and passion align perfectly.

Emily Joy was the first... more

It was a true honour to sit down with the one and only Todd McKenney for Episode 3!

Todd opens up about his extraordinary career across stage, television, and film; from starring in Baz Luhrmann’s first film Strictly Ballroom, to performing in over ... more

In Episode 2 of Acting Up, I sit down with actor David and dancer James, who share their generous and candid insights into the highs and lows of life on stage.

We talk big wins like touring, leading roles, and long contracts, as well as the tougher... more

"Why don't you just go on Home & Away?"

In the very first episode of Acting Up, Amy and Megan let us into the realities of being a working actor in Australia today.

From juggling auditions, self-tapes, and casual jobs while trying to maintain a soc... more

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Episode 1 "Would I Have Seen You In Anything?" with Amy & Megan
Q: What do you think gives you the drive to keep pursuing acting?
All of those things. Even though it's tough, I know I can do this. There's a passion behind it.
Episode 1 "Would I Have Seen You In Anything?" with Amy & Megan
Q: What about planning your lives around this job?
It's really hard to plan, and you have to be willing to sacrifice a lot for your art.
Episode 1 "Would I Have Seen You In Anything?" with Amy & Megan
Q: How do you get work on to the next audition and go, okay, this time I won't do this or this time I'll try more of this?
It's hard because after that high of the audition, it crashes and you're waiting again for the next opportunity.
Episode 1 "Would I Have Seen You In Anything?" with Amy & Megan
Q: Do you have a support network when you go, okay, I'm going to go for this?
My mother is very supportive within reason. She had concerns but now appreciates what I do.
Episode 1 "Would I Have Seen You In Anything?" with Amy & Megan
Q: Did you feel that as well when you finished school? Like, OK, I'm done. Things are going to happen now?
Yes, I did. And I think we all felt like that. We never thought it would take so long to get started after drama school.

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Exploring the intricate life of working actors in Australia, the episodes provide candid discussions about the various challenges and triumphs they face in the performing arts industry. The conversations touch on key themes such as the realities of auditions, the struggle of self-taping, mental health, resilience, and the importance of building a supportive network within the acting community. Noteworthy personal anecdotes from the hosts and guests add a relatable depth, showcasing not just the passion for acting but the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. Each episode unpacks distinctive perspectives on navigating a competitive landscape, emphasizing honesty and authenticity in every conversation, which is likely to resonate with a... more

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