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STUNTS OF A LIFETIME
STUNTS OF A LIFETIME
This year’s winner of the coveted Equity Lifetime Achievement Award has not only had a stellar career as a stunt performer and coordinator…
Equity
May 24
CHARTING A COURSE FOR HOLLYWOOD
CHARTING A COURSE FOR HOLLYWOOD
Moving to LA on spec can be fraught with disappointment, not to mention breaking the bank. Instead, Australian actor and author Kym Jackson…
Equity
May 24
QUEENSLAND’S HOT BUTTON ISSUE
QUEENSLAND’S HOT BUTTON ISSUE
In spite of the abundance of highly trained talent, Queensland performers are finding it hard to be cast in their own state. MEAA has…
Equity
May 24
A PRODIGIOUS PERFORMER
A PRODIGIOUS PERFORMER
Whether on stage, screen or the floor of parliament, the much-loved actor Terry Norris was a charismatic presence.
Equity
May 24
TOURS DE FORCE
TOURS DE FORCE
While festivals can provide some of the most satisfying experiences for performers, they can be daunting for newbies. Jane Watt recently…
Equity
May 24
LISTEN UP!
LISTEN UP!
Award-winning audiobook narrator, producer and coach Andi Arndt recently conducted an online workshop for the Equity Foundation. The…
Equity
May 24
BORN TO ACT
BORN TO ACT
From joining a marching band in Yorkshire through touring with the RSC to a career on Australian stage and screen, Ralph Cotterill’s love…
Equity
May 24
FULFILLING HER ART’S DESIRE
FULFILLING HER ART’S DESIRE
Charley Sanders has loved making theatre for as long as she can remember — firstly, as a performer, then as director, teacher, producer…
Equity
May 22
A STELLAR HALF CENTURY OF SONGWRITING
A STELLAR HALF CENTURY OF SONGWRITING
Australia’s most recorded songwriter, Allan Caswell, has received eight Golden Guitar Awards, plus many other accolades. He speaks with The…
Equity
May 22
ALL YOUR OWN WORK
ALL YOUR OWN WORK
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…
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May 22
SUPER AND THE GENDER GAP
SUPER AND THE GENDER GAP
Latest available research shows that women’s superannuation balances are 28% lower than those of men. This figure reflects the average…
Equity
May 22
AVOIDING THE TEDIUM OF GROUNDHOG DAY
AVOIDING THE TEDIUM OF GROUNDHOG DAY
While being part of a long-running show has obvious advantages, there’s a danger that the repetition can trigger a switch to autopilot…
Equity
May 22
GOLD HONOUR BADGES FOR EQUITY STALWARTS
GOLD HONOUR BADGES FOR EQUITY STALWARTS
Six stalwarts of Equity — Tina Bursill, Camilla Ah Kin, Helen Dallimore, Robyn Arthur, Abbe Holmes and Alan Fletcher — have been…
Equity
May 16
LOVE LANGUAGE LESSONS
LOVE LANGUAGE LESSONS
Acclaimed acting coach Miranda Harcourt explains how she has adapted the original love languages for use as valuable rehearsal tools.
Equity
Feb 27
ASABI’S ODYSSEY FROM LABORATORY TO FOOTLIGHTS
ASABI’S ODYSSEY FROM LABORATORY TO FOOTLIGHTS
After two decades dividing her talents between the disparate worlds of chemical engineering and performing, Asabi Goodman took the plunge…
Equity
Feb 6
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR FOR AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
In consultation with artists, arts workers and the public, the Federal Government has formulated a National Cultural Policy to support and…
Equity
Jan 18
EXERCISING YOUR ACTING MUSCLES
EXERCISING YOUR ACTING MUSCLES
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…
Equity
Jan 11
FLYING HIGH BUT STAYING GROUNDED
FLYING HIGH BUT STAYING GROUNDED
Since graduating in 2017, Tatum Warren-Ngata has become one of NZ’s fastest-rising stars.
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Oct 17, 2022
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