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HOW I BROUGHT MY AGENT A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SERIES REGULAR CONTRACT ON ABC
HOW I BROUGHT MY AGENT A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SERIES REGULAR CONTRACT ON ABC
The decision to enrol in acting classes on the Gold Coast was the start of a 20-year odyssey for Kym Jackson, culminating in booking a lead…
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Aug 20
TAKING CARE OF CREATIVE BUSINESS
TAKING CARE OF CREATIVE BUSINESS
Creativity and business savvy don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Monica Davidson’s advice on broadening your financial literacy can help…
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Aug 20
MAKING MEMORIES IN MANHATTAN
MAKING MEMORIES IN MANHATTAN
Recipient of this year’s Equity Atlantic Scholarship, Stephen Anzo, shares the magic of his sojourn in the Big Apple − from the sensory…
Equity
Aug 20
SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH THE SOCIAL MEDIA LABYRINTH
SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH THE SOCIAL MEDIA LABYRINTH
Social media is ubiquitous in modern life and navigating it safely as a performer can be tricky. Psychologists Julie Crabtree and Shannon…
Equity
Aug 20
KEEPING YOUR COOL IN THE HOT SEAT
KEEPING YOUR COOL IN THE HOT SEAT
Widely published arts journalist Elissa Blake offers her tips for taking the stress out of media interviews and ensuring you present…
Equity
Aug 20
ON-SET EXPERIENCE AND SELF-DISCOVERY
ON-SET EXPERIENCE AND SELF-DISCOVERY
Media Super caught up with New Zealand actor Keven Souza, winner of last year’s Graduate Internship, to find out more about the route to…
Equity
Aug 20
PETER AANENSEN: TV ICON REMEMBERED
PETER AANENSEN: TV ICON REMEMBERED
For a trained pharmacist who initially saw acting as just a hobby, Peter Aanensen, who has died aged 92, had a remarkable career and became…
Equity
Aug 19
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUR BRAIN
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUR BRAIN
Self-doubt and fear plague everyone at times but, like an Olympic champion, you can build resilience to face challenges and overcome them…
Equity
Aug 19
SHOUT-OUT TO VOICE SYMPOSIUM SUCCESS
SHOUT-OUT TO VOICE SYMPOSIUM SUCCESS
As well as a stellar lineup of keynote speakers, VASTA’s first Australian gathering attracted a host of leading voice practitioners, who…
Equity
Aug 19
KIWI DRAMA’S GONE GLOBAL
KIWI DRAMA’S GONE GLOBAL
For Acushla-Tara Kupe, spending a year immersed in study of her language and culture was perfect preparation for her role in NZ/Irish…
Equity
Apr 30
COLLECTIVE CALL FOR CHANGE
COLLECTIVE CALL FOR CHANGE
Equity’s new campaign, Represent, is a recognition of the pressing need to build an industry that is inclusive, accessible and safe for all…
Equity
Apr 29
SCRIPT ANALYSIS THE PRACTICAL AESTHETICS WAY
SCRIPT ANALYSIS THE PRACTICAL AESTHETICS WAY
Analysing a script, scene by scene, can help you identify what your job is and where your character fits into the story. Teacher and author…
Equity
Apr 29
A MESSAGE FROM MEDIA SUPER: ADVOCATING FOR A BETTER RETIREMENT SYSTEM
A MESSAGE FROM MEDIA SUPER: ADVOCATING FOR A BETTER RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Media Super is a part of Cbus Super, an award-winning industry super fund that represents those who help shape Australia.
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Apr 29
GREAT EXPECTATIONS AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM
GREAT EXPECTATIONS AND HOW TO MANAGE THEM
The quality of an agent-performer partnership can mean the difference between a mediocre career and a glittering one but, like any…
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Apr 29
GOING WITH THE CREATIVE FLOW
GOING WITH THE CREATIVE FLOW
Creativity in its many guises is increasingly being recognised as an important aid to wellbeing. The MEAA Wellness Committee is…
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Apr 29
AN ARTIST FOR ALL SEASONS
AN ARTIST FOR ALL SEASONS
Accomplished in both the visual and performing arts, Kerry Reid wore many hats, all of them with style.
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Apr 29
THEATRICAL CAREER WITH MANY FACETS
THEATRICAL CAREER WITH MANY FACETS
A proposed six-month sojourn in Perth became more than half a century for this well-loved actor, director, teacher and mentor, whose belief…
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Apr 29
HERSTORY’S PROTECTIVE COLLECTIVE
HERSTORY’S PROTECTIVE COLLECTIVE
The cornerstone of this ground-breaking company is aftercare — taking responsibility for both performers and audience members if they find…
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Apr 29
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