Don't Think, Act!

Holly Renaut, an international actress and dialect coach, shares her unique journey through the performing arts. She discusses working with A-list talent like Chiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris, the challenges of getting cut from productions, and the evolving landscape of auditions. Holly explores the vital role of breath in creativity and presents a playful take on her preferences in acting. The conversation also delves into the intricate world of video game production, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in a constantly changing industry.

"An Artful Bush Behind You"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 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.

TatterdemalionMatt 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%3DThis 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 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.

Work from a calm place 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 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.

Loose Canon 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/id1682111871Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23ts5TXfcq0tG5WbBVFLzTInstagram 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 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/dontthinkactpod Twitter 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.

"The Big One."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 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/dontthinkactpod 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.

David is an American actor who fell in love with performing arts at a rather early age.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 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 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 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.

"Do you want another go?"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 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 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 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.

Katherine Moran is a versatile actor known for her dedication across various mediums. In this conversation, she emphasizes the importance of a supportive creative community and shares a captivating audition story that sets a high bar for future guests. Katherine reflects on the impact of films like Barbie and Black Panther on representation in Hollywood. They also discuss the challenges of self-taping auditions during the pandemic, while encouraging authenticity and embracing individuality in one's artistic journey.

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 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/dontthinkactpodMusic: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.