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: @dubcomedyfilmfest

Twitter: @dublin_Comedy

Facebook: 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 Creative

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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.

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Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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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 Moran

Brian J. Twiddy

David Herzog

Michelle Crane

Stephanie Osztreicher

Matt Ray Brown

Naomi Cooper-Davis

Holly Renaut

Kate Austen

Kira Morsley

Gary Lawrence

Michelle Payne

Amy Garner Buchanan

Paul Richards

Conor Neaves

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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Music

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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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/

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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE x

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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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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/events

https://www.ibicproductions.co.uk/

https://www.teambuildingwithdrums.com/

Twitter

Instagram

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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Challenge Yourself To Freak Out Your Neighbours

Amy grew up in Australia, to an Aussie mum and an English dad who had come over with the ten-pound tourists.

Since graduating with a B.A. (Hons) in Classics from Monash University, Amy’s diverse career has led to touring Australia with Tony Bones Entertainment, working onstage and off at Main Street Theater, (in American Theatre's 'Top 20 Children’s Theatres in the U.S.A.'), and creating/performing several original plays.

Amy has been developing their debut full length play We Never Get Off at Sloane Square, based on Helen DeWitt’s novel The Last Samurai. It was supported by the Park Theatre Script Accelerator, with a forthcoming four-week run TBC.

Sign up to Amy’s mailing list at amygarnerbuchanan.com/contact

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Twitter

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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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/chellesta

Spotlight: 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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: 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 Holes

Gary 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!

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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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: 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 Creative

Any 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/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interlude: Looming by Yeti

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.