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Equity Foundation Podcast

Equity Foundation Podcast
Equity Foundation
Media Super
Casting
Australian Film and Television
Self-Taping
American Accent
Acting
Casting Directors
Kym Jackson
Acting Techniques
Voice Over Industry
Actors Equity
Mental Health
Secret Actor Society
Auditions
Representation
Film Production
Indigenous Stories
Voiceover Industry
Acting Industry

The Equity Foundation – the professional development arm of Actors Equity – was established in 2002 to oversee Equity’s publications, awards and extensive professional program. The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our profess... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes147Founded12 years ago
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This is a rare chance to hear from leading actor and theatre director Effie Nkrumah (who’s acclaimed career has spanned directing MJ the Musical and acting in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) to join interviewer Helen Dallimore and get a behind the... more

Receiving a script is only the beginning. What happens next? How do we transform words on a page into a truthful, compelling performance? And how can you step seamlessly from yourself into the life of the character? In this 90 minute session, Miranda... more

Whether you prepare your own tax return or work with an accountant, this practical workshop will help you better understand the financial side of being a working artist. Tim will cover the fundamentals of tax for creative practitioners, (performers, ... more

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Effie Nkrumah
Director, performer, and community-engagement leader
Afro-descent theatre practitioner across Australia, Ghana, and the US
Episode: In Conversation with director Effie Nkrumah and Helen Dallimore
Miranda Harcourt
Actor and educator featured as the session presenter
Equity Foundation (via Miranda Harcourt)
Episode: Miranda Harcourt: The script, story and character - Online Masterclass
Tui Refu
Director of Degans, Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand
Degans, Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand
Episode: Miranda Harcourt: The script, story and character - Online Masterclass
Tim Dashwood
Special guest, tax expert focused on arts workers
Well Done Accounting
Episode: Tax Time: Knowing Your Limits with Tim Dashwood
Dr. Shona Erskine
Performance psychologist specializing in artists and performers
Independent practice
Episode: The Psychology of Performing: Managing the pressures of an acting career with Dr Shona Erskine
Shabana Azeez
Actor featured in The Pitt, participant in the conversation
Actor
Episode: Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Kat Hoyos
Host conducting the Q&A
Equity Foundation
Episode: Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Dean Drieberg
Director known for Hamilton and Lion King
Theatre Director
Episode: In Conversation with Dean Drieberg, Director (Hamilton, Lion King)
Julian Akuo
Interviewer on the show
Not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: In Conversation with Dean Drieberg, Director (Hamilton, Lion King)

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Alex Jones
Program Manager and session host with deep involvement in Equity Foundation activities and masterclass programming.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Absolutely love what Equity Foundation provides to its members. I have attended many (if not most) of the Zoom recordings presented in the podcast, but it's great that so many are being made availble to re-listen to.

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    5
    David John Clark
    4 years ago

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The show consistently features industry practitioners and thought leaders delivering practical guidance for performers across Australia and New Zealand.

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Miranda Harcourt: The script, story and character - Online Masterclass
Q: How much freedom can you have with unself-consciousness while also considering camera techniques like eye lines and marks?
Balance craft with spontaneity by knowing your marks and eye lines, but allowing your natural response to the other actor to drive the performance, so you remain in character while grounded in practical camera realities.
The Psychology of Performing: Managing the pressures of an acting career with Dr Shona Erskine
Q: Would it work to rate a rehearsal day out of 10 to guide recovery strategies, and how should that map to practical steps?
Yes. A higher stress rating signals more intensive recovery, with recommended actions tailored to the day's needs, such as better meals, rest, or more intensive therapies if the day was extremely stressful.
Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Q: How do you approach self-tape and working with a reader to get the best possible take?
Shabana explains taping with a reader she trusts, prioritizing collaboration over ego, and treating self-tapes as a learning opportunity; she emphasizes committing to strong choices while remaining open to direction and prioritizing what benefits the scene and other actors over personal vanity.
Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Q: What was the audition process like for The Pitt and how did you approach breaking into the American market?
She describes a straightforward process: a two-page scene audition, followed by a test on Zoom where the team negotiates contracts; the experience was nerve-wracking yet ultimately affirming, showing the value of being prepared, adaptable, and eager to learn across a long-form project.
Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of moving from Arts Admin into getting started?
Shabana recounts how an arts admin role connected her with filmmakers and funding networks, which helped her establish trust and visibility even before acting, and how a failed drama school audition eventually led her to pursue acting through practical, on-the-ground experience and early opportunities.

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The show centers on professional development for actors and theatre practitioners in Australia and New Zealand, featuring expert-led masterclasses, practical workshops, and in-depth conversations about the craft, industry business, and career sustainability. Episodes frequently cover acting technique, character development, performance psychology, contracts and rights, and ways to monetize a performing career beyond traditional acting roles. Notable formats include hands-on masterclasses, Q&A sessions, and panel discussions with casting directors, union representatives, coaches, and veteran performers, often framed around current industry realities such as taxation, residuals, self-tapes, and AI implications. The program tends to blend tech... more

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1. Effie Nkrumah
2. Miranda Harcourt
3. Tui Refu
4. Tim Dashwood
5. Dr. Shona Erskine
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7. Kat Hoyos
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