Equity Foundation Podcast

Editors Julie-Anne De Ruvo and Nick Holmes will join performer Nicole Nabout for a discussion about the elements of craft and the technical skills an actor must execute to avoid the cutting room floor and the decisions directors, producers and editors make based on an actor's performance. Audience members will leave with a better understanding of the process of editing a one-hour dramatic episode and how the actor can best serve that process.

With NSW, Vic and ACT in lockdown, this is a chance get expert advice on what COVID economic relief is available to actors and creatives. What is available federally and in each state and what is the easiest and most effective way to access them? Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon will also give some advice about how to financially regroup after this period of downtime.

Join actor/audiobook narrator Jennifer Vuletic and audiobook/podcast producer Justine Sloane Leys and Queensland Equity chairperson Asabi Goodman for a discussion about the process of audiobook narration and everything actors need to know who are interested in working in this field.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues, put a pillow or cushion under your knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Music Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio. Podcast proudly sponsored by The NSW Actors Benevolent Fund.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues, put a pillow or cushion under your knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Music Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio. Podcast proudly sponsored by The NSW Actors Benevolent Fund.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues, put a pillow or cushion under your knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues, put a pillow or cushion under your knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Music Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio. Podcast proudly sponsored by The NSW Actors Benevolent Fund.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues, put a pillow or cushion under your knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Music Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio. Podcast proudly sponsored by The NSW Actors Benevolent Fund.

Acclaimed meditation teacher Edwina Maxwell-Parsons has created a series of professionally recorded guided meditation sessions for Equity members in a long and short format. A regular practice of meditation is one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to deal with the too well known feelings of uncertainty, stress, loss and vulnerability.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice of healing and relaxation that activates the body’s natural ability to heal itself. The body rests as the mind stays alert, inducing physical, emotional and mental relaxation. It is sometimes called an awake or ‘yogic’ sleep.

The benefits of Yoga Nidra for performers includes:

-Calms the nervous system

-Reduces stress and anxiety

-Improves sleep

-Beneficial to mental health and well-being

-Aids the ability to concentrate and focus / improves memory

-Enhances creativity

-Releases physical tension

-Promotes numerous health benefits for the body

In preparation for Yoga Nidra

-Find a quiet comfortable place where you can lie without being disturbed for the duration of the practice.

-You may also like to have a small pillow under your head. This position is known as Savasana.

-You might like to use a scarf, small towel or eye pillow to cover your eyes.

-If you have lower back issues put a pillow or cushion under you knees. Try not to have your head propped up too high.

-Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and have a blanket or rug if you feel the cold.

Edwina Maxwell-Parsons is a qualified meditation teacher. She teaches meditation and mindfulness to students, elite sportsmen and women as well as private clients. She trained under the guidance of Dr Ian Gawler OAM, Paul Bedson and Penny Gill. During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown she gave free weekly zoom meditations for artists working in the performing arts industry. She is a member of the Meditation Association of Australia.

Music Adrift by Christopher Lloyd Clarke. Licensed by Enlightened Audio. Podcast proudly sponsored by The NSW Actors Benevolent Fund.

This chat between Scott Williams (the founder of The Impulse Company) and John Batchelor (Award winning Australian actor) will further examine the specific challenges and opportunities facing today’s actors. Scott and John will discuss how the Meisner Techniques is adaptable for work in today’s film, television and theatre environments. John Batchelor is not only an actor who crosses all those platforms, but also is well-versed in using Scott's approaches on stage and screen. There will be time for questions from the audience towards the end.