Acting Up. <br /> Honest Conversations With Working Actors.
Acting Up. Honest Conversations With Working Actors.
Podcast Description
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. 🎭 Just the truth about making art and making rent.
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The show delves into the realities of being a working actor in Australia, with themes covering auditions, agents, rejection, mental health, and resilience, highlighted by episode discussions like the juggling act of self-tapes and casual jobs, and the magic that fuels their passion for acting.
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. 🎭 Just the truth about making art and making rent.
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 moments and why even the “shopping centre gigs” are worth celebrating.
From cruise ships to Shakespeare, TikTok fame to ushering in theatres, this is a deep yet playful conversation about chasing dreams, embracing setbacks, and finding joy in every step of the journey.
🎙️ Honest chats.
🎧 No script.
🎭 Just the truth about making art and making rent.
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