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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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    Oct 11, 2021
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