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END OF THE ROAD FOR RAMSAY STREET
END OF THE ROAD FOR RAMSAY STREET
When Neighbours wraps for the last time in June, it will leave a large gap, not only in the lives of fans, but also in the industry. Takaya…
Equity
May 22
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN OF CABARET
THE UNCROWNED QUEEN OF CABARET
During more than three decades in the industry, Queenie van de Zandt has successfully worn many hats − performer, writer, director and arts…
Equity
May 22
TALKING SHOP — PROFESSIONALS SHARE THEIR SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
TALKING SHOP — PROFESSIONALS SHARE THEIR SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
As an emerging actor, Emily McKnight struggled to find her place in the industry. An encounter with consummate professional Sarah Snook…
Equity
May 22
ACTING COLLECTIVELY — MAKING HISTORY AT THE COURT
ACTING COLLECTIVELY — MAKING HISTORY AT THE COURT
It was an historic moment for Equity New Zealand when members voted unanimously to accept an offer from The Court Theatre in Christchurch…
Equity
May 22
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE SAFE AND CONSENSUAL KIND
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE SAFE AND CONSENSUAL KIND
Intimacy coordinators have become a welcome addition on many sets, helping to make workplaces safer and less stressful. Ruth Fallon tells…
Equity
May 22
THE POWER OF TWO
THE POWER OF TWO
One of Australian theatre’s most powerful duos has become the third married couple to be honoured with the Australian Equity Lifetime…
Equity
Mar 22
USING SCIENCE TO DEMYSTIFY GOOD ACTING
USING SCIENCE TO DEMYSTIFY GOOD ACTING
How do actors produce riveting, breath-taking, mesmerising, and ultimately authentic performances? Using scientific methods Dr Kylie…
Equity
Mar 15
BREAKING THROUGH THE UNIMAGINABLE
BREAKING THROUGH THE UNIMAGINABLE
Actor and writer Peter Cook’s one-man play about a troubled actor, Breaking The Castle, draws from his own experiences, traversing…
Equity
Mar 8
HOW TO LAND THAT ELUSIVE TV JOB
HOW TO LAND THAT ELUSIVE TV JOB
As an acting coach, Emily Joy has helped many actors book their first television role. In this article for The Equity Yearbook, she shares…
Equity
Jan 30
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME — COULD THIS BE A SOLUTION?
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME — COULD THIS BE A SOLUTION?
Over the past few years, the concept of a Universal Basic Income has regained popularity as a potential method to ensure all citizens…
Equity
Jan 10
VALE JANET BROWN
VALE JANET BROWN
Entertainer Janet Brown died recently at the age of 84 in London where she had retired to be with her children, Amanda and Dugald…
Equity
Nov 15, 2021
Mental Health First Aid: helping others to help themselves
Mental Health First Aid: helping others to help themselves
Courses in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) allow community members to upskill and learn how to support people with mental illness. While…
Equity
Nov 10, 2021
SHARING THE FRUITS OF A STELLAR CAREER
SHARING THE FRUITS OF A STELLAR CAREER
John Callen has been named winner of the 2021 Equity New Zealand Lifetime Achievement Award. While nominations from his peers praised his…
Equity
Oct 12, 2021
REFLECTIONS ON A (FORMERLY) MONOCULTURAL MEDIA
REFLECTIONS ON A (FORMERLY) MONOCULTURAL MEDIA
For Anthony Brandon Wong, growing up Chinese-Australian and gay meant very rarely seeing himself represented on stage, screen or in other…
Equity
Oct 11, 2021
SHOWING THEIR DIVERSE TALENTS
SHOWING THEIR DIVERSE TALENTS
The Equity Foundation’s second Screen Diversity Showcase attracted a whopping 450 applicants. The selected creatives — writers, directors…
Equity
Oct 11, 2021
MASTERING THE ART OF AUDITIONING
MASTERING THE ART OF AUDITIONING
After more than two decades in the business, LA-based casting agent Jami Rudofsky is supremely well qualified to advise on how to shine in…
Equity
Oct 11, 2021
BORDERING ON THE RIDICULOUS
BORDERING ON THE RIDICULOUS
Thanks to the most recent lockdown, Melbourne-based Andrew Coshan was stranded in NSW. After applying five times for permission to return…
Equity
Oct 11, 2021
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEIGHBOURS
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEIGHBOURS
In association with leading Australian production companies, the Equity Foundation offers final-year acting graduates the chance to spend a…
Equity
Oct 11, 2021
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