Synopsis
The Equity Foundation the professional development arm of Actors Equity was established in 2002 to oversee Equitys publications, awards and extensive professional program.The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our professional program, which connects with performers in Australia and New Zealand through an extensive masterclass and workshop program, is developed in close collaboration with performers.The Equity Foundation is independent from Actors Equity but offers substantive services to Equity members, free of charge. The Foundation relies solely on the support from grants, corporate sponsorships, bequests and individual contributions to maintain our programs and create new ones. Our mission is to assist, educate and inspire actors.
Episodes
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![Equity 75: Panel discussion with casting directors]()
Equity 75: Panel discussion with casting directors
11/03/2015 Duration: 49minAuditioning is an inevitable part of a performer’s life but the process itself – what happens before an performer walks in the room and what happens when they leave – often seems shrouded in mystery. What light can a group of successful casting directors shed on the process? How is technology changing the way we audition? What is the best advice Australia’s leading casting directors can give? Speakers: Nikki Barrett (Barrett Casting) Greg Apps (Greg Apps Casting) Kirsty McGregor (Kirsty McGregor Casting) Serena Hill (Sydney Theatre Company) Moderator: Amanda Bishop (Performer)
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![In Conversation: Tony Sheldon and Mitchell Butel]()
In Conversation: Tony Sheldon and Mitchell Butel
16/02/2015 Duration: 01h40minAs part of the Equity Foundation’s In Conversation series, performers are given the opportunity to attend an intimate question and answer session with leading performers, producers, directors, writers and other members of the industry Mitchell Butel Mitchell is a triple Helpmann Award winning actor and singer. His theatre credits include The Government Inspector, Angels in America, Strange Interlude, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, The Laramie Project, A View from the Bridge, Dead Heart (Belvoir), Romeo and Juliet, The Grenade, Summer Rain, The Republic of Myopia, Harbour, Tartuffe, Mourning Becomes Electra, The Café Latte Kid, Summer of the Aliens, Six Degrees of Separation (STC), Tomfoolery, Urinetown, Piaf (MTC), Boeing-Boeing (Dainty), Stones in his Pockets, The Venetian Twins (QTC), Emerald City (Griffin), Laugher on the 23rd Floor (Ensemble), Meow Meow’s Little Match Girl, Woyzeck (Malthouse), Othello (Bell) and Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love (STCSA). Music theatre credits includ
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![In conversation: Philip Quast Robyn Arthur]()
In conversation: Philip Quast & Robyn Arthur
23/09/2014 Duration: 01h51minLegendary Australian actor Philip Quast in conversation with Robyn Arthur.
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![Ivan King: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary]()
Ivan King: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary
12/05/2014 Duration: 01h03minIn 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.
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![Patricia Amphlett: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary]()
Patricia Amphlett: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary
12/05/2014 Duration: 54minIn 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.
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![Robyn Arthur: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary]()
Robyn Arthur: Actors Equity 75th Anniversary
12/05/2014 Duration: 01h04minIn 2014 Actors Equity celebrates its 75th birthday and the Equity Podcast brings you an oral history collected over the past years which celebrates the achievements and milestones of actors. We will bring to you insights and observations from performers about their profession and why they value their Union membership.
