Don't Think, Act!

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.

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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.

I didn't get it, what a pile of shit!

Richard is an actor turned director and one of the greatest practitioners I’ve had the honour of working alongside. He runs a weekly acting class in Colchester, Manningtree & Ipswich, as well as directing various plays in the Essex, most recently he staged Educating Rita at The Headgate Theatre.

Website: https://www.richardblanddirector.com/

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

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

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.

Stop Thinking About Your Face!

Mo is an award winning actor, writer, director and founder of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival.

https://maureenoconnell.weebly.com/

Insta: @dubcomedyfilmfest

Twitter: @dublin_Comedy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DublinInternationalComedyFilmFest

To submit a funny film or script: https://filmfreeway.com/DublinInternationalComedyFilmFestivalDICFF

Watch short film, Proclaim: https://www.proclaimfilm.com/

Film Company: https://www.3hotwhiskeysfilms.com/

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 know you can 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.

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:

Katherine Moran

Brian J. Twiddy

David Herzog

Michelle Crane

Stephanie Osztreicher

Matt Ray Brown

Naomi Cooper-Davis

Holly Renaut

Kate Austen

Kira Morsley

Gary Lawrence

Michelle Payne

Amy Garner Buchanan

Paul Richards

Conor Neaves

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 new 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/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

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

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.

Are you telling the right story?

Conor is a working-class Actor, Motion Capture Artist, Theatre Practitioner and a fully qualified Daoist Flow Yoga Teacher.

He is an Associate Artist of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and regularly facilitates for The Old Vic on their School's Club programme, delivering bespoke workshops to schools from areas with poor arts provisions.

Conor and I talk about sooooo much, but some of the industry observations highlighted are actors neutralising their accents; who’s teaching our future artists, and are they qualified? We also touch upon the genius that is Rory Kinnear. There’s plenty more to unpack, brimming with inspiration. 

https://www.conorneaves.co.uk/

Spotlight

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE x

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 new 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/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

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

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

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

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

3 Star Richards

Paul Richards is a drummer/drum teacher, comedy writer/performer (for theatre), playwright and novelist based in Cambridge. 42, lanky, can’t grow a beard.

As a writer/performer he has taken countless (well, 34) shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, tours the UK frequently going through quite a lot of cars and has had some quite nice reviews in the process. He talks very fast, usually about his love of Ginsters slices and often tries to justify it all as theatre. His 2018 play won an award, with his 2019 (but still touring…) show, Harvey Greenfield is Running Late picking up national acclaim. The feature film version finally went into production in 2021, with Paul once again taking the title role alongside Mr Motivator, Liz Barker (Blue Peter), Norman Lovet (Red Dwarf) and many others.

https://www.thepaulrichards.com/events

https://www.ibicproductions.co.uk/

https://www.teambuildingwithdrums.com/

Twitter

Instagram

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 new 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/

Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpod

Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActor

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

Intro: Louise Ismail

Music

Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson

Interludes: Looming by Yeti

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

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