The Equity Magazine

Moving to LA on spec can be fraught with disappointment, not to mention breaking the bank. Instead, Australian actor and author Kym Jackson…

In spite of the abundance of highly trained talent, Queensland performers are finding it hard to be cast in their own state. MEAA has…

Whether on stage, screen or the floor of parliament, the much-loved actor Terry Norris was a charismatic presence.

While festivals can provide some of the most satisfying experiences for performers, they can be daunting for newbies. Jane Watt recently…

Award-winning audiobook narrator, producer and coach Andi Arndt recently conducted an online workshop for the Equity Foundation. The…

From joining a marching band in Yorkshire through touring with the RSC to a career on Australian stage and screen, Ralph Cotterill’s love…

Charley Sanders has loved making theatre for as long as she can remember — firstly, as a performer, then as director, teacher, producer…

Australia’s most recorded songwriter, Allan Caswell, has received eight Golden Guitar Awards, plus many other accolades. He speaks with The…

There’s no denying the comfort derived from working on a contract with a regular income. But if you’re ready to shrug off the security…

Latest available research shows that women’s superannuation balances are 28% lower than those of men. This figure reflects the average…

While being part of a long-running show has obvious advantages, there’s a danger that the repetition can trigger a switch to autopilot…

Six stalwarts of Equity — Tina Bursill, Camilla Ah Kin, Helen Dallimore, Robyn Arthur, Abbe Holmes and Alan Fletcher — have been…

Acclaimed acting coach Miranda Harcourt explains how she has adapted the original love languages for use as valuable rehearsal tools.

After two decades dividing her talents between the disparate worlds of chemical engineering and performing, Asabi Goodman took the plunge…

In consultation with artists, arts workers and the public, the Federal Government has formulated a National Cultural Policy to support and…

When you’re between jobs, especially for a prolonged period, it’s easy to let your talent grow rusty. StageMilk’s Andrew Hearle has some…

Since graduating in 2017, Tatum Warren-Ngata has become one of NZ’s fastest-rising stars.