Don't Think, Act!

I didn't get it, what a pile of shit! 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro:  Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (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.

Stop Thinking About Your Face! Mo is an award winning actor, writer, director and founder of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.https://maureenoconnell.weebly.com/ Insta: @dubcomedyfilmfestTwitter: @dublin_ComedyFacebook: 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro:  Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (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.

What Do You Love About Acting? 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 MoranBrian J. TwiddyDavid HerzogMichelle CraneStephanie OsztreicherMatt Ray BrownNaomi Cooper-DavisHolly RenautKate AustenKira MorsleyGary LawrenceMichelle PayneAmy Garner BuchananPaul RichardsConor 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Music The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (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.

Are you telling the right story?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/Spotlight 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterludes: Looming by Yeti Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/eventshttps://www.ibicproductions.co.uk/https://www.teambuildingwithdrums.com/TwitterInstagram 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterludes: Looming by Yeti Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Amy Garner Buchanan, an Australian actor and writer, shares her journey from Melbourne to East London, revealing the challenges of pursuing a career abroad. She explores the emotional power of performance, reflects on identity in the arts, and discusses the balance of critique and appreciation in musical theater. Amy's humorous anecdotes about performance art gone awry and her insights on adapting theater in the digital age provide a delightful peek into the life of a multifaceted artist.

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/chellestaSpotlight: 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterludes: Looming by Yeti Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Your Job To Fill Those HolesGary 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!Spotlight 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterludes: 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterlude: Looming by YetiSpecial thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/KateAusten8Instagram: 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 CreativeAny 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/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail MusicTheme: Making Progress by Dan PhillipsonInterlude: Looming by Yeti Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.