Steve Green is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Fourth Monkey. A writer, director and former actor, Steve trained at Middlesex University under the inspirational instruction of practitioners such as John Wright (Trestle, Told by an Idiot), Steve Tiller (The Wedding Collective), John Topping and Huw Thomas amongst many others. The experimental and risk-taking training environment that existed at Middlesex, on their celebrated BA Performing Arts course led Steve toward what has been both a diverse, far-reaching and collaborative career within the arts. Working extensively first on screen as an actor, before transitioning to director and producer his work has always tried to push boundaries and challenge perceived convention within the sector. Fourth Monkey’s training is an embodiment of Steve and co-founder Charleen Qwaye’s vision and experience and one that is borne of a sense of play and a desire to demystify the actor training sector.

Charleen and Steve have collaboratively developed a clear educational philosophy founded in ensemble, exploration and inclusion, forming the foundation of the Fourth Monkey pedagogy, brought to life through Charleen’s exceptional and innovative course design. The work, like in life, is ever evolving and the collective Fourth Monkey initiative is to ensure our training is always current, relevant and at the forefront of positive change within the sector.

This discussion with Steve will breathe fresh air and hope into your minds when you think of drama school and 'training' in general. A realist and innovator, Steve brings his truth to this podcast and it's worth sitting up and paying attention to. We will certainly be keeping an eye on the impact Fourth Monkey has on the industry moving forward, you should too.

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Actors Matthew Philip Harris and Christian Lee Smith, want to try and answer the question “how do I get in the room?”

While it’s a multifaceted question they believe every creative can find their answer. They hope to do this for themselves and their audience. 

Discussions packed with advice, motivation and entertainment from the top professionals in our industry. Casting Directors, Agents, Actors, Directors, Writers, Producers and more! 

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