What Do You Love About Acting?

Here’s a compilation of answers to my favourite question from the podcast. A great reminder of why we do what we do.

Have a Merry Christmas & Happy and creative New Year x

Order of speakers:

Mo O'Connell

Richard Bland

Tess Glinert

Alice Ryan

Stephanie Elgersma

Florence Harvey

Gary Turner

Lee Hutchings

Tom Hartwell

Brad Wendes

Abigail Parmenter

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Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

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Your Brand Of Weird

Abigail Parmenter is an uber talented actor/writer/director with experience of stage and screen. She’s a lovely human, and has a wonderful approach to the craft as well having ups and downs, including being cut from Netflix’s biggest export!

Links

How To Catch A Weasel Info

https://www.abigailparmenter.co.uk/

IMDB

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/abigailparmenter/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_ap_film_/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Least We Had Mars

Brad Wendes is a: Parkour coach; fight/stunt choreographer for stage and screen; Britain’s Got Talent Semi Finalist; a fellow podcaster and so much more!

Links

Websites:

https://bradwendes.com/

https://parkour.uk/club/brad-wendes/

https://www.teamkinetix.co.uk/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradWendesPod

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bradwendes/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling The Room

Tom Hartwell is a London based Actor/Writer who is enjoying creating his own work, and helping others in develop their own. Some of the chat includes his Edinburgh Fringe experience & getting cast in big feature film.

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5291825/

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3573-1270-1581

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhartwell88

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tomhartwell/

Hatch & Scratch: https://pathwaytheatre.co.uk/scratch-nights/hatch-scratch

Theatre Finds A Way – Spotlight Article: https://app.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/theatre-finds-a-way/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the sametch email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10,000 Hours of Practice

Lee Hutchings is a now a Writer, but started off his creative journey via acting on stage and screen, as well as producing his own work.

We talk about how there’s no such thing as failure; geek out over Marvel’s Cinematic Universe missing its first Captain America; the frustrating bureaucracy of being an actor; plus tips on starting out as an actor when you need showreel material.

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leehutchings84/

Guardian Article on The Actor's Centre: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/28/actors-centre-london-seven-dials-playhouse-actor-at-the-centre-campaign-mark-rylance

Actor's Centre - The Story So Far: https://youtu.be/I6fcdYhZt44?si=UqhYLM8oUwbYwIpY

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

 Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-Tapes: The Tinder Of Casting

Gary Turner is an actor on stage and screen, known for playing Carlos Diaz in Emmerdale and more recently voicing a variety of characters in the Doctor Who Podcast Series.

We get talking about how doing drama saved us from bullying; how idolised award winning actors leaves the rest of us behind, this leads to some hot takes on some iconic performers, and a hot take of my own about the industry.

Links:

Website: http://gary-turner.com/

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2213-0167-1689

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877563/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music: 

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Then I Got A Puppy, And Now I Drink Coffee

Florence Harvey is an Actor/Writer/YouTube Vlogger and another inspiring creative you need to know. Watch out Pugh, there’s another Flo we need to go with!

We get talking about all the things that can go wrong when you’re making a short film; the impact of Baby Reindeer & Phoebe Waller-Bridge changed the game with Fleabag – all this and much more.

Links:

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3432-5648-4362

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11254547/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_florence%2520harvey

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_floharvey

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/florenceharveyreads/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Hope That's Not What Your Mum Paid For!

Stephanie Elgersma is talented actor and puppeteer/puppet maker. A native of Canada, Stephanie has travelled around Europe to further her skills as a performer.

We talk about how the performing arts helps with shyness and vulnerability; a great chat about puppets obvs; what it’s like to work alongside people for a short space of time and how Warhorse completely ruined us.

Stephanie’s Website: http://www.stephelgersma.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stephepuppets/

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s Not Cool Guys, Don’t Do That!

Alice Ryan is Essex based Actor, Writer & Producer for stage and screen.

We discuss the differences working in front of a camera & an audience; just how good is Billie Piper and the Essex Film Collective, plus so much more.

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/0171-1200-8564

Film Company: http://www.arkpictures.co.uk/

N-Act Theatre Company: http://www.nacttheatre.co.uk/

Short Film: Descent https://youtube.com/@we.are.arkpictures?si=4Lk3sguizViqd1oW

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_aliceryan_/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.arkpictures/

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music: 

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. or the U.K. Office?

Tess Glinert is a Triple Threat Musical Theatre Performer. Tess moved from France to London during 2020 to gain more training, but was interrupted by a global pandemic.

We talk about the differences between the English & French culture, and how the arts are valued in each country. We also ponder, is Taylor Swift the new Shakespeare?

Here are Tess’s links, please check out her self-written/performed Cabaret:

That's not how you say "croissant" Cabaret: https://youtu.be/HEs5Ym4wDSk?si=54H9Lua1Md58gt0R

Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/1110-5610-8439

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessglinert/

If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay Creative

Any amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.

Thank you!

Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better.

Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.

If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact [email protected] with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.

Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish.

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/

Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

My Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk

Intro:

Louise Ismail

Music:

The Festive Fairy by Monument Music

Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.