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Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Chris ‘Chalky' Chalk discovered his passion for production lighting during high school, sparking a career that began with an Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Lighting) at WAAPA in 2000 and an internship at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. After joining the Festival as a lighting technician in 2003, he transitioned to film lighting in 2005, launching a successful career in the industry. A member of IATSE Locals 488 and 728, Chris has worked on acclaimed productions like WandaVision, Perry Mason, and Twin Peaks. With a foundation in theatrical lighting, Chris specializes in systems design and programming, known for his creative on-set solutions. In 2024, he returned to Australia as Sales and Marketing Manager at Omegatech, continuing his innovative work in the field. This episode is brought to you by Elation and Mainlight

In this RE-LISTEN episode Elaine chats with actor, writer, director Virginia Gay. We talk about Virginia's Fringe First award winning show Cyrano. We talk talking old stories and bringing them to new audiences without repeating the same story but bringing a fresh perspective to it and how vital that is for us all. We talk about the wonderful tool that is comedy that let's us reach our audience in an authentic and truly moving way. We chat the joy of theatre, words, life, queer love and so, so much more. Cyrano is on now at the Park Theatre London 11th December 2024 -11th January 2025 - Tickets: parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/ CYRANO Virginia Gay's joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com, perfect for a feel good Christmas treat. Cyrano is the most interesting person in any room – a wordsmith, a charmer. She works twice as hard and runs twice as fast as the pretty boys, because she's deeply ashamed of something about herself. Enter Roxanne: brilliant and beautiful, with a penchant for poetry and a way with words, just like Cyrano. But Roxanne only has eyes for Yan: hot, manly Yan; all brawn-and-no-brains Yan; who is dumbstruck around Roxanne. Probably shy, right? Until suddenly he starts saying the most amazing things. But it's not Yan writing these perfect love scenes, it's Cyrano … Virginia Gay “Virginia Gay graduated WAAPA, then spent four years pretending to be a nurse on All Saints, six months pretending to be cop on Savage River (ABC), and then five years on Winners & Losers, where she pretended to know a lot about high finance. That last one, particularly, was a stretch. She won a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress for Calamity Jane, starred in the film Judy & Punch which premiered at Sundance, and wrote and directed her first short film Paper Cut, which made Tropfest finals. In 2020 she wrote two new plays: an adaptation of Cyrano for MTC and The Boomkak Panto for Belvoir, which premiered December 2021. She starred in both and also co-directed The Boomkak Panto.” OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES Equity Toolkit: Link Stellar Quines: Link Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

Director Samuel Van Grinsven returns to our screens with his sophomore feature film, Went Up the Hill, a powerful drama about an abandoned child, Jack (Dacre Montgomery), attending the wake of a mother he never knew, and encountering her grieving widow, Jill (Vicky Krieps). As Jack and Jill navigate the fractured existence they find themselves in, Elizabeth's spirit emerges in curious and strange ways by possessing each character, resulting in a narrative that flows into the realm of being a possession drama, while never truly immersing itself in the genre expectations that one might have when they hear that this a film with a 'grief driven possession narrative'. Like Samuel's first film, Sequin in a Blue Room, there's an unexpected nature to Went Up the Hill which comes from a foundational level, and is realised in the films sound design, its choice of location - a remote farm in Aotearoa/New Zealand - and the notion that this is a triple hander film delivered by two powerful, impactful performances from Dacre and Vicky.There's an emotional vulnerability to the film that reveals itself as it progresses in a way that feels real and lived-in. How that emotional vulnerability was achieved is what's explored and discussed in the following conversation with Dacre Montgomery, recorded ahead of the films Australian premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on Saturday 26 October, where Dacre will be in attendance, and Sunday 3 November. In the following interview, Dacre talk about his studies at WAAPA, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, before discussing the tangible aspects of his performance that helped Vicky and himself ground their characters in the moment, while also being able to immerse themselves in the role of Elizabeth as she possesses their characters. Went Up the Hill is another towering achievement of emotional filmmaking from Samuel Van Grinsven, a filmmaker who is defiantly making his mark on global cinema with stories that feel deeply personal, yet completely universal at the same time. If you want to find out more about the work we do on The Curb, then head over to TheCurb.com.au. We are a completely independent website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. If you can and want to support us, please visit Patreon.com/thecurbau to keep our lights on from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Samuel Van Grinsven returns to our screens with his sophomore feature film, Went Up the Hill, a powerful drama about an abandoned child, Jack (Dacre Montgomery), attending the wake of a mother he never knew, and encountering her grieving widow, Jill (Vicky Krieps). As Jack and Jill navigate the fractured existence they find themselves in, Elizabeth's spirit emerges in curious and strange ways by possessing each character, resulting in a narrative that flows into the realm of being a possession drama, while never truly immersing itself in the genre expectations that one might have when they hear that this a film with a 'grief driven possession narrative'. Like Samuel's first film, Sequin in a Blue Room, there's an unexpected nature to Went Up the Hill which comes from a foundational level, and is realised in the films sound design, its choice of location - a remote farm in Aotearoa/New Zealand - and the notion that this is a triple hander film delivered by two powerful, impactful performances from Dacre and Vicky.There's an emotional vulnerability to the film that reveals itself as it progresses in a way that feels real and lived-in. How that emotional vulnerability was achieved is what's explored and discussed in the following conversation with Dacre Montgomery, recorded ahead of the films Australian premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival on Saturday 26 October, where Dacre will be in attendance, and Sunday 3 November. In the following interview, Dacre talk about his studies at WAAPA, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, before discussing the tangible aspects of his performance that helped Vicky and himself ground their characters in the moment, while also being able to immerse themselves in the role of Elizabeth as she possesses their characters. Went Up the Hill is another towering achievement of emotional filmmaking from Samuel Van Grinsven, a filmmaker who is defiantly making his mark on global cinema with stories that feel deeply personal, yet completely universal at the same time. If you want to find out more about the work we do on The Curb, then head over to TheCurb.com.au. We are a completely independent website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. If you can and want to support us, please visit Patreon.com/thecurbau to keep our lights on from as little as $1 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local young director Jordon Prince-Wright joined Clairsy & Lisa for How To Make It In WA this morning. He's made a WW1 movie called Before Dawn which is getting world-wide praise and rave reviews and tells the guys what it took to go from WAAPA student to film director in just a few years and his advice to other young film makers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all at some stage given our cars a name so today Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones and text line to ask the best car name you've ever heard. Clairsy & Lisa's How To Make It In W.A series continued today with local young film maker Jordon Prince-Wright who has made a WW1 movie called Before Dawn and it's been a success globally at all the film festivals in the past 12 months. He spoke to the guys about going from WAAPA student to film maker in just a few short years and his advice to other young film makers. Shrinkflation is becoming more and more common at our supermarkets so Clairsy & Lisa chatted about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new plan to combat the problem. Movie reviewer Ben O'Shea has reviewed the new Joker: Folie A Deux movie and has told Clairsy & Lisa if it lives up to the hype and are Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as good as the critics are saying they are. In The Shaw Report, the surprise actor playing Robbie Williams in the biopic about his life, spoiler alert, they're not human plus Neve Campbell is back for the 7th movie in the Scream franchise. Lisa has all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Elaine chats with actor, Virginia Gay. We talk about Virginia's Fringe First award winning show Cyrano. We talk talking old stories and bringing them to new audiences without repeating the same story but bringing a fresh perspective to it and how vital that is for us all. We talk about the wonderful tool that is comedy that let's us reach our audience in an authentic and truly moving way. We chat the joy of theatre, words, life, queer love and so, so much more. Cyrano - Traverse Theatre Dates: 1st-25th August @ Various Times Tickets available here: https://www.traverse.co.uk/whats-on/event/cyrano-festival-24 Park Theatre London 11th December 2024 -11th January 2025 - Tickets: https://parktheatre.co.uk/event/cyrano/ CYRANO Virginia Gay's joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance, is a love letter to hope; to language and desire; to the irrepressible magic of theatre. A big-hearted, irreverent rom-com, perfect for a feel good Christmas treat. Cyrano is the most interesting person in any room – a wordsmith, a charmer. She works twice as hard and runs twice as fast as the pretty boys, because she's deeply ashamed of something about herself. Enter Roxanne: brilliant and beautiful, with a penchant for poetry and a way with words, just like Cyrano. But Roxanne only has eyes for Yan: hot, manly Yan; all brawn-and-no-brains Yan; who is dumbstruck around Roxanne. Probably shy, right? Until suddenly he starts saying the most amazing things. But it's not Yan writing these perfect love scenes, it's Cyrano … Virginia Gay “Virginia Gay graduated WAAPA, then spent four years pretending to be a nurse on All Saints, six months pretending to be cop on Savage River (ABC), and then five years on Winners & Losers, where she pretended to know a lot about high finance. That last one, particularly, was a stretch. She won a Sydney Theatre Award for Best Actress for Calamity Jane, starred in the film Judy & Punch which premiered at Sundance, and wrote and directed her first short film Paper Cut, which made Tropfest finals. In 2020 she wrote two new plays: an adaptation of Cyrano for MTC and The Boomkak Panto for Belvoir, which premiered December 2021. She starred in both and also co-directed The Boomkak Panto.” HIPA GUIDES: HIPA GUIDES OUR WEBSITE - www.persistentandnasty.co.uk Persistent Pal & Nasty Hero - Pals and Hero Membership Email – persistentandnasty@gmail.com Instagram - @persistentandnasty Twitter - @PersistentNasty Coffee Morning Eventbrite - Coffee Morning Tickets LINKTREE - LINKTR.EE Resources Samaritans - Rape Crisis Scotland - Rape Crisis UK ArtsMinds - BAPAM Freelancers Make Theatre Work Stonewall UK - Trevor Project - Mermaids UK Switchboard LGBT+ - GATE PLANNED PARENTHOOD DONATE - DONATE ABORTION SUPPORT NETWORK UK - ASN.COM- DONATE

Hey peeps! It's a marathon ep (1h50m), with the impressive Sophie Carter of ⁠Centred Stage⁠ Performing Arts Counselling and Coaching. In this joyous and important episode, Sophie shares hilarious anecdotes from her stellar career as a performing artist, from lounge room shows to WAAPA to major musical including Priscilla & Urinetown to becoming a coach and counsellor for performing artists. It was a real privilege to speak with Sophie. Not having seen her for 16 years, I marvelled at her career change and perspectives on life and showbiz. I want to thank her for helping to make good mental wellbeing a focus and hopefully in the not too distant future a non-negotiable in the arts. If you are having some mental health struggles or need help with her experience in the arts, this could be the chat you needed to hear. Check out Sophie's business website, ⁠Centred Stage⁠ for more information. Chookas!

Deanna Cooney is a Perth-based actor and presenter represented by MCA. She teaches Presenting to Camera at WAAPA. In this podcast you'll learn foundational techniques designed to develop a sense of ease and confidence in front of camera while delivering down the lens with a presentation style performance. This sense of ease is increasingly relevant as many directors and casting agents are calling on zoom and live conferencing as a means of 'on-camera' communication. You'll also find this skill set useful for many tv commercials where the talent is required to speak directly to camera presenter-style, and it's a fantastic adjacent skill set that can help you develop another income stream as a TV presenter or program host.

Lizzie joins Regina Botros to talk about Shakespeare and in particular King Lear a Bell Shakespeare production. She plays Goneril and has been performing and directing the bard's work since graduating from WAAPA. Lizzie Schebesta has worked extensively in Film, Television and Theatre as an actor, director, choreographer.   

Since graduating from WAAPA in 2006, Lucy Maunder has cemented her reputation as one of Australia's musical theatre leading ladies performing in a huge range of roles over the last 17 years.Most recently she appeared as Winifred Banks in the critically acclaimed Cameron Mackintosh/Michael Cassel Group/Disney revival of Mary Poppins. Prior to this Lucy starred in Victorian Opera's production of Kurt Weill's anti-capitalist musical Happy End as Lillian Holiday. The start of 2022 also saw her play the protagonist Alison Bechdel in the acclaimed MTC/STC Australian premiere production of Fun Home (Green Room and Sydney Theatre Award nominations for Best Performer in a Leading Role in a musical). In between seasons of Fun Home, Lucy reprised her role of Mrs Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Crossroads Live) for which she received a Helpmann Award nomination.Following the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic to the Arts, Lucy was lucky enough to appear in the first main stage commercial musical to return after the shutdown of all theatre as Catherine in Pippin for Crossroads Live. Her other recent career highlights include Cynthia in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Michael Cassel Group, Green Room Award nomination), Miss Honey in Matilda: The Musical (Louise Withers/RSC, Helpmann Award nomination), The Spirit of Christmas (QPAC), There's Something About Music (The Little Red Company), Heather Chandler in Heathers (ShowWork Productions), Patty in Tim Finn's Ladies in Black (QTC/MTC), Rizzo in Grease (GFO, Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award nominations), Cinderella in Into the Woods (Victorian Opera, Helpmann and Green Room Award nominations), Georgia Hendricks in Curtains (The Production Company), Gertrude Lawrence in Noël and Gertie (CDP Theatre Producers, Glug Award for Best Actress in a Musical), Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Opera (STC/Malthouse/Victorian Opera), Janet in The Rocky Horror Show (TML Enterprises), Emma in Jekyll & Hyde (TML Enterprises) and Anne in A Little Night Music (Opera Australia). Lucy also created the role of Lara in the world première of Doctor Zhivago opposite Anthony Warlow (GFO, Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award nominations).Lucy's film credits include The Eternity Man (Channel 4 UK/ABC) and the lead role in the short film Identical, amongst other commercial and television appearances including the National Anthem at the State of Origin, The Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols (Channel 9) and appearances on The Morning Show (Channel 7) and Today Extra (Channel 9).Lucy's one-woman show Irving Berlin: Songs in the Key of Black toured Australia to rave reviews at venues such as the prestigious Spiegeltent, the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, His Majesty's Theatre Perth and La Salon at Claire's Kitchen. Her album featuring arrangements and musical direction by Daniel Edmonds is available across all streaming platforms.Lucy is over the moon to be starring as Roxie in Chicago, a true bucket list moment.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

This week on 'Radio Architecture', Ilana's special guest is Nela Trifkovic. Nela is a Bosnian-Australian musician and performance maker with 25 years of practice in music and theatre. She studied music composition, piano, voice and performance making at WAAPA, and VCA, where she completed doctoral studies in 2013. Since then, her main project has been as the artistic director, composer, arranger, and singer in the ensemble SARAY Iluminado performing Balkan and Sephardic Jewish folk music and original composition. Nela and the ensemble have performed extensively nationally at festivals and venues such as The Mona Foma, The Melbourne Recital Centre, Cygnet Folk Festival and FOJAM. In 2019, a trio version of the ensemble made a European Debut at the Folk Music circuit in Italy. She has performed, composed and presented academically in Europe, Asia, Australia and USA.

Eddie Grey was born and raised in Sydney. An accomplished musician and talented performer, he graduated from the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts and quickly garnered an impressive list of credits in productions of Spring Awakening (for the Sydney Theatre Company), and commercial productions of Legally Blonde, Wicked (as Boq) and The Book of Mormon.Whilst at WAAPA he started writing his own material. His first work was Frau Fangus' Revenge, a musical about a masochistic Weimar-era piano teacher who falls in love with her student and makes the student murder her husband. Y'know.  Standard musical comedy fodder!Following his successful forays on the Australian stage, he took the plunge and moved to New York, where he has performed in the National tour of The Book of Mormon - a show in which he also made his Broadway debut. Eddie recently completed a stint in the Broadway run of the musical Harmony, written by Barry Manilow. Both gigs came about under fascinating circumstances. It wasn't until the pandemic hit that Eddie really started writing again, completing a postgraduate course in screenwriting for television at UCLA. The first short film he wrote and produced, titled Weather or Not, was based on a story by David Sedaris that Eddie optioned from the author himself. It went on to a successful festival run and distribution and also paved the way for his second short, The Singing Telegram which had its LA premiere at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Currently, he has a television project under development with Aurora Pictures in Sydney and another with Kilo Pictures in London.STAGES caught up with Eddie on a recent visit to New York where we learned so much more about his talent to amuse, and craft engaging theatre and film.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Send us a Text Message.Join us as we explore the journey of Thomas Hughes, a young artist and dancer from Byron Bay. Thomas shares his unique perspective on growing up in this beautiful coastal town, being a part of its vibrant creative community, and witnessing the impact of societal changes over the years.In our conversation, Thomas takes us on his journey and shares his decision to move to Western Australia to study ballet at WAAPA, highlighting his love for his craft while navigating the challenges that came with it. He opens up about the intense pressure and competition of auditioning for performance roles, offering a glimpse into the world of ballet that few get to see.Thomas also discusses the significant role of art in society and how his experiences in Byron Bay have shaped his path to creativity. Tune in to hear Thomas' inspiring journey, filled with reflections on his past and hopes for the future, as he shares the experiences that have shaped him into the person he is today.

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The 1% Club is back on the tele so Clairsy & Lisa had a chat to host Jim Jeffries about the show and why you don't need a high I.Q to be on it plus his time at WAAPA as a musical theatre student.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of the 1% Club, Jim Jeffries phoned Clairsy & Lisa to tell them about the new series of the show, they also talked about I.Q tests and his days at WAAPA where he studied musical theatre. In the UK there are over 500 words to describe being drunk, Clairsy & Lisa had chat and a laugh about some of them. Premier Roger Cook joined Clairsy & Lisa where they talked about the National Cabinet being in town, the new Build To Rent Scheme to relieve pressure on our housing industry, the Retirement of John Quigley and the WWE coming to town this weekend. Clairsy reckons Lisa talks too much, and she agreed with him. Clairsy & Lisa opened the phones to ask you about where you had to take shelter and took some great calls including Doug from Rockingham who had to take shelter from his wife. In The Shaw Report, a new set of movies about each of The Beatles is on the way in 2027 plus why Sylvester Stallone says you should never do your own stunts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-esteem is hard to come by, especially in this day and age of Social Media, unrealistic body standards and all the other stresses of daily life... but Milo Hartill joins Tanya on this episode to talk about where their self-esteem comes from and how they have the most amazing outlook on life... I tell you, if there was a way to bottle Milo's incredible energy, we would be drinking it every day! Milo brings Tanya to tears with an exceptional joy and zest for life... so grab the tissues cause you'll be crying - not only from the beautiful words Milo has to say, but also because they are HILARIOUS! After years of people seeing the highlights of her life across social media, radio, & podcasts - Tanya Hennessy wants to show you more. From navigating personal challenges, to her relationships, to her work and even her big goals. Tanya will also invite guests on who have 'more to say' about something going on in their lives. Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present.  LINKS Follow Tanya on Instagram @tanhennessy  Follow Tanya on Facebook @thetanyahennessy  Watch Tanya on TikTok @tanyahennessy  Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial CREDITS Host: Tanya HennessySenior Producer / Audio Editor / Video Editor: Chae RoganManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WATCH THE INTERVIEW https://rb.gy/tpooa ABOUT PATRICE TIPOKIWebsite: https://patricetipoki.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriceTipokiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricetipokiarkinsPaul Cardall is joined by Patrice Tipoki, on of Australia's beloved Broadway Stars. They  discussher musical family upbringing and her journey from being a Maori girl in New Zealand to becoming one of Australia's beloved Broadway stars. Sir Cameron Mackintosh's invitation to play Fantine in Les Miserables marked a turning point, leading to other iconic roles like Elphaba in Wicked, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and her current portrayal of Satine in Moulin Rouge, prompting a fond laugh about her time with Australia's GIRLBAND signed to Sony.As for Patrice Tipoki, her early exposure to the entertainment industry set the stage for a remarkable career, blending her Maori/Irish heritage with a newly discovered Chinese background. From her debut at 7 in The King & I to being one of the youngest graduates from WAAPA's Music Theatre course, she swiftly ascended to lead roles in renowned musicals worldwide. Sir Cameron Mackintosh's invitation to play Fantine in Les Miserables broadened her international presence, performing in various locations including the West End in London. Her diverse musical credits include Nala in Disney's The Lion King, alternating as Elphaba in Wicked, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and recently, Erzulie in Once On This Island. Now, she's excited to be part of the Australian Premiere of Moulin Rouge: The Musical as the Satine Alternate.Beyond her stage performances, Patrice's passion for recording led to several successful singles and albums. Her signing with Sony BMG as a part of GIRLBAND was a significant chapter, featuring hit singles, TV shows, and a clothing range. Notably, her collaboration with Paul Cardall garnered recognition from the Gospel Music Association, contributing to an award-winning album. Patrice's charity efforts, including a cover of Ed Sheeran's “I See Fire,” showcased her commitment to giving back.Amidst her artistic pursuits, Patrice treasures her role as a wife and mother of four, finding balance and joy in Queensland, Australia, when not on tour. ABOUT THE HOST & PIANISThttp://www.paulcardall.comhttps://www.facebook.com/PaulCardallMusic/https://www.instagram.com/paulcardall/ LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC:SPOTIFYAPPLE MUSICAMAZON Paul Cardall: A Journey of Healing through MusicPaul Cardall is a Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer, known for creating music that invites introspection, spiritual reflection, and peace. His compositions, often categorized as Classical, Christian, and New Age, have garnered over 3 billion lifetime streams and have earned him a position as one of the most listened-to recording artists of our time.Early Life and Health StrugglesPaul's music is deeply personal, born out of a life marked by resilience and compassion. He was born with a congenital heart condition, essentially having half a heart. His infancy was marked by numerous surgeries to save his life, and this pattern of hospital visits and surgeries continued throughout his life. In 2009, he received a life-saving heart transplant, an experience that profoundly influenced his music and purpose.Paul's own struggles with chronic illness have fueled his commitment to creating music that serves as a source of healing, both physically and emotionally, for himself and others.Musical Journey and AchievementsIn 1999, Paul founded Stone Angel Music, an independent record label aimed at producing, marketing, and distributing his recordings. His music gained significant recognition when he signed a multi-album deal with Narada, an affiliate of Virgin Records. Notably, his album "The Christmas Box" debuted at #22 on Billboard's New Age Chart.Over the years, Paul has released a string of successful albums, including "Primary Worship," "The Hymns Collection," "Living for Eden," and "New Life," many of which have secured top positions on the Billboard charts.Paul's collaborative efforts with Grammy-winning artists such as CeCe Winans and Rachel Yamagata have further solidified his place in the music industry. His dedication extends beyond music, with involvement in charitable causes, scholarships for students affected by medical bills associated with congenital heart disease, and collaborations with organizations like Operation Underground Railroad.Legacy and "Return Home"In September 2019, Paul released "Peaceful Piano," an album of improvised piano solos reflecting on his decade surviving with a donor heart. This marked a turning point in his creative process, inspiring him to record a series of improvisational pieces reflecting on his European heritage and ancestry.The resulting album, "Return Home," is a profoundly introspective work featuring 13 pieces for piano. The unique aspect of this album lies in the fact that Paul entered the studio without any preconceived material, allowing the music to flow organically. The pieces take listeners on a cinematic journey through the lands of his ancestors, incorporating various musical styles and influences that pay homage to his heritage.Paul Cardall's musical journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience, and the ability of music to heal and connect us to our roots.Conclusion and Continued PhilanthropyApart from his musical endeavors, Paul continues to be actively involved in philanthropy, partnering with organizations like The Ryan Seacrest Foundation to provide keyboards to children's hospitals and establishing scholarships for students affected by congenital heart disease.For more about Paul Cardall and his musical journey, visit Paul Cardall's official website.   

Australia's number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with Intan Oldakowska, co-founder and CEO of medtech startup Earflo. She and her team are developing a non-invasive device that drains middle ear fluid in children with chronic ear infections, avoiding developmental delay and the need for surgery. From an idea first borne over at Stanford University, California, the company was recently awarded $500,000 in WA government funding, which will help them commercialise their solution over the next few years. Originally from Jakarta, Indonesia, Intan moved to Perth during high school, wanted to be a ballerina at WAAPA, then switched to engineering, and later a PhD. “…Startup is a tough road. Don't go into it because you want to get famous or something. Because it's totally not worth it. The pain is not worth that, right? So you want to be in it for the right reason. Be ready for it to be a long journey, with lots of setbacks.” ~ Intan Oldakowska For more: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earflo/ ~ (1) Feedspot Ranking of Australian Startup podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/australian_startup_podcasts/ Startup West is recorded at Riff studios in beautiful downtown Perth, Western Australia; produced by Startup News, edited by Carmen Yee Kai Wen and brought to you thanks to support from Spacecubed, Curtin University, RSM, the City of Perth and Tekkon. Startup West acknowledges the Whadjuk Nyoongar people, traditional owners of the lands and waters of Perth, where this podcast was recorded, and pays respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Join us for an exciting episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast as we dive into the world of Slanted Theatre's production of Short Blanket. Recorded live during our Q&A session at the vibrant Meraki Arts Bar in Sydney's Darlinghurst, this episode offers a unique opportunity to hear from the talented minds behind this new play. Written by emerging Filipino-Chinese Australian writer, Matt Bostock, Short Blanket marks his Sydney debut as part of Meraki Arts Bar's highly anticipated 2023 Season. We are honored to have Matt Bostock alongside some of the cast of Short Blanket who bring the production to life. Sayuri Narroway, a Japanese-English actor and NIDA graduate, will delve into her experiences working across commercial and short films while sharing her journey into the world of theatre. Dominique Purdue, a talented Filipino-Australian actor and playwright, will discuss her training and the sold-out success of her play Misc., co-written by and co-starring Sophie Teo as part of the Panimo Pandemonium Festival. And finally, Joseph Tanti, originally from Yamaji Country in Western Australia and a graduate of WAAPA's Bachelor of Arts (Acting) course, will share his experiences in the industry and his excitement about making his debut with Slanted Theatre. They will share their insights into the inception of the play and the thematic core that drives its compelling narrative. During our lively discussion, we'll explore the inception of Short Blanket and the play's thematic core. We'll also dive into topics such as diversity in theatre, the evolving landscape of the industry, and the personal inspirations that drive our guests' passion for their craft. As always, we'll wrap up the episode with our signature "1 Minute Theatre Thoughts" segment, where our guests will reveal their favorite recent production, their go-to karaoke song, the early influences that inspired their theatre journeys, and much more! Don't miss this incredible episode of the Theatre Thoughts Podcast, filled with fascinating insights, inspiring stories, and a deep exploration of the theatrical art form. Follow us on Instagram (@ttpod_official) to stay updated on our latest episodes, and consider joining one of our three levels of Patreon support to help us continue bringing you engaging and thought-provoking content. Next Live Q&A - Tough Titties by Queen Hades Production - Tuesday 11th July Tickets: https://meraki.sydney/whats-on/ Theatre Thoughts Patreon and Episode Links - https://linktr.ee/ttpodcast Theatre Thoughts Supporter AU$3 / month Support our Theatre Thoughts Podcast to help our host, Justin, to produce high quality content and keep bringing new content and episodes to our audience! What's included Patron-only chat community You're a Supporter! Theatre Thoughts Investor AU$5 / month 7 days free trial You're invested in our content! Get podcast episodes earlier, full access to the behind the scenes videos and filming of our content as well as a Patron shoutout to get your name on the Podcast. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Theatre Thoughts Superfan AU$10 / month 7 days free trial You're a SUPERFAN of the podcast! This tier gets you early access to new episodes, shout outs on the podcast, full ad-free videos of our videos AND merch sent out to you to show your superfan stardom. We'll also add you onto our video system, Riverside, whenever we have an online recording so you can see the interviews as they happen. What's included Patron-only chat community Exclusive content Patron shout-out Earlier Access to Episodes Ad-free content Livestreams Merch! Exclusive Sticker  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Weymark is one of Australia's foremost choral conductors. Since 2003 Brett Weymark has conducted the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs throughout Australia and internationally. He has also conducted the Sydney, Adelaide, Queensland, West Australian and Tasmanian symphony orchestras, Orchestra of the Antipodes, Sydney Youth Orchestra, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic and productions for WAAPA, Pacific Opera and OzOpera. He has performed with Opera Australia, Pinchgut Opera, Australian Chamber Orchestra, The Song Company and Musica Viva. He studied singing and conducting at Sydney University and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and continued conducting studies with Simon Halsey, Vance George, Daniel Barenboim and Sir John Eliot Gardiner, amongst others. His performances have included Bach's Passions and Christmas Oratorio, the requiems of Mozart, Verdi, Duruflé and Fauré and Orff's Carmina Burana. He is champion of Australian composers and has premiered works by Matthew Hindson, Elena Kats-Chernin, Peter Sculthorpe, Ross Edwards and many others. He has prepared choirs for Sir Charles Mackerras, Zubin Mehta, Edo de Waart, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Sir Simon Rattle. He has recorded widely for the ABC and conducted film scores, including Happy Feet, Mad Max Fury Road and Australia. Recent highlight performances include Sondheim's Sweeney Todd (West Australian Opera), Paul Stanhope and Steve Hawke's Jandamarra (SSO), Michael Tippett's A Child Of Our Time (Adelaide Festival) and Carousel (State Opera South Australia). In 2001, Brett was awarded an Australian Centenary Medal. In 2021, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the performing arts through music. Brett is passionate about singing and the role that music plays in both the individual's wellbeing and the overall health and vitality of a community's culture. Music can transform lives and should be accessible to all.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Kenya yasalia nchi pekee kwenye jumuiya ya Afrika mashariki katika mipango ya uagizaji wa mbegu na vyakula vya jenetiki.Hadi sasa Tanzania, Uganda na Burundi bado haijafungulia uagizaji wa vyakula na mbegu zilizoboreshwa kisayansi, GMOs, katika kanda hii.

Jub Clerc, director and co-writer of the uplifting coming-of-age road movie, Sweet As, joins the latest episode of the Cinema Australia Podcast. Sweet As follows troubled 16 year old Indigenous girl, Murra (Shantae Barnes-Cowan), who finds herself abandoned after an explosive incident with her addict mother played by Ngaire Pigram. On the cusp of being lost in the child protection system, an unusual lifeline is thrown her way by her uncle Ian (Mark Coles Smith), in the form of a unique photo safari. Before Murra knows it, she is careening down a dusty highway with a minibus full of at-risk teens and two charismatic team leaders. Will this be the lifeline Murra needs or the catalyst for her demise? Sweet As also stars Carlos Sanson Jr, Pedrea Jackson, Mikayla Levy, Andrew Wallace and Tasma Walton. Jub is from the Kimberley in WA where she currently resides. Graduating from WAAPA'S three year acting course, Jub spent many years in theatre before moving into film and television, working on award winning productions including The Circuit 1 & 2, Bran Nue Dae, Mad Bastards, Satellite Boy, Jasper Jones and Mystery Road Season 2. Jub has written and or directed short films, documentaries and tv series, and her debut play, The Fever and the Fret. In this interview, Jub discusses her upbringing and being surrounded by storytellers including Jimmy Chi and the Pigram Brothers, working on The Turning, the parallels between her real life experiences on her own photo safari and Sweet As, and much more. Anyway… enjoy.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, Kaye Tuckerman has carved a niche internationally as a sought after director, performer, writer, and designer. Her directing career has garnered many awards globally, and her performing career has seen her headline some of the worlds biggest stage productions.  She is currently producing and directing ‘Take your Seats' a documentary about Broadway's closure during 2020 and beyond, adapting ‘Tears on the Equator' into a screenplay, and creating the pilot ‘The Wicked Cometh'.  Other credits include the lead in the horror/thriller feature fill ‘The Girl Who got Away', and appearing opposite James Spader on The Blacklist.  Kaye has performed on Broadway in ‘Summer: The Donna Summer Musical ‘(Broadway) creating the role of ‘Pete Bellotte'. Other Highlights include: ‘Les Miserables', ‘The Boy From Oz', ‘Mamma Mia!'.  She has performed at Madison Square Garden for the NBA, alongside Jennifer Hudson and the Dropkick Murphys with the Boston Pops, and at the Macy's Day Parade.  She has won multiple awards for her solo performances, and can be seen onscreen in 'The Matrix', ‘The Loudest Voice, 'The Characters', 'Royal Pains', as well as many shorts, web series and independent features such as the award winning ‘The Actor', ‘The Prime', ‘Vandal' and ‘Crossroads of America'. As a designer in Kenya, she was nominated for an African Academy Award for 'From a Whisper' other work can be seen in campaigns such as Nike Write the Future,and Nokia: Sub-Saharan Africa, features such as 'I am Slave', and numerous documentaries for Discovery, National Geographic and Raw TV.  Kaye gained her degree at WAAPA, and directing training at NIDA. Kaye was the Creative Producer/Director of The Australian Dance Awards for three years, Creative Director for Inglot NYC, directing and designing multiple photo shoots, and fashion events, Associate Casting Director for Disney's The Lion King' (Australia), and Casting Director for Sydney Dance Company.  She has directed theatre productions throughout Australia and Asia, and most recently has directed the short films: “Black Canvas' ‘Fragile', ‘Trumped', ‘Nanas Room', ‘Nil by Mouth', 'Choice', ‘Famousland', 'On my Shoulder', 'JOE', ‘Coping'. As well as, multiple commercials, music videos, and the Hawaiian Documentary ‘The Last Queen'. Kaye was recently back in Australia and STAGES caught up with her for a long overdue reunion. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

In this weeks episode, Tori and Eliza are joined by rising musical theatre star Deirdre Khoo! Together they chat about her journey from K-Pop classes to WAAPA, her experience as Janet in the 50th Anniversary tour of Rocky Horror Show and more! For more about Deirdre and The Rocky Horror Show check out: @thedeirdrekhoo on Instagram and Tik Tok   and The Rocky Horror Show @rockyhorroraus on Instagram Leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you'd love to hear in our next episode on our Instagram @ps.stagedoorpod or via our email at ps.stagedoor.podcast@gmail.com  Created and Produced by Victoria Bullard & Eliza Vine Edited by  Victoria Bullard & Eliza Vine  

This week on A Voice and Beyond, we are so honoured to have Tyran Parke as our special guest. Tyran is an award-winning singer, actor, director and recording artist. Since graduating from WAAPA in 1999, Tyran has played some of the truly great roles written for music theatre, all of which have received stellar reviews. He is currently the Head of Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), the Executive Producer of the Australian Musical Theatre Festival and the Artistic Director of Clovelly Fox Theatre Company.In today's episode, Tyran talks frankly about the Music Theatre industry from his own personal and professional perspective as someone who has performed, written, workshopped, directed, taught in the theatre industry and has creatively consulted all over Australia and in NZ for many years. It is a not to be missed episode, especially for anyone who is currently involved in the performing arts in a creative role, or is a student, an emerging performer, teacher, or who simply loves theatre. Tyran Parke shares so many pearls of wisdom for all to learn from. So without further ado, let's go to today's episode.In this Episode0:00 - Introducing Tyran Parke15:18 - Finding the best idea in the room21:23 - The greatest piece of advice he has ever been given31:26 - Checking in with yourself and your biases44:02 - What is the number one mistake people make in auditions?50:13 - How the mega-musical has changed the sound of musical theatre.1:02:30 - Why do we have sensitivity readers for productions?1:12:23 - Advice for those who want to get into the performing arts industry.Find Tyran onlinewww.tyranparke.comAustralian Musical Theatre FestivalFor more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/98Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.

With episodes nearing 350 in the STAGES archive, it's time to revisit conversations featured in our previous seasons. STAGES spotlights such episodes, in case you missed them the first time ‘round - or so you can simply savour, a second listen. Either way, you'll be accessing precious oral histories from the people who were there, on and around our stages. The Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company is Australia's leading Aboriginal theatre company, based in Perth, WA, in the heart of the Nyoongar Nation. Formed in 1993, Yirra Yaakin provides the means and environment to assist the nurturing of Aboriginal community cultural development. Yirra Yaakin means ‘stand tall' in the Nyoongar language. At the commencement of 2019, Yamaji woman, Eva Grace Mullaley was appointed as Artistic Director. Eva Grace grew up predominantly in the South West of Western Australia and moved to Perth in 2002. She is a graduate of the Aboriginal Theatre course at WAAPA. She soon joined Yirra Yaakin as an actor performing in Whaloo is That You?, and with Black Swan in the production, Tear From a Glass Eye. In 2005 Eva Grace lectured the Aboriginal students at WAAPA on script writing and directed the collaborative piece Black Tracks. She assisted David Milroy during the Windmill Baby creative development for Yirra Yaakin and was Stage manager during its first public season. She has keenly embraced the extensive roles existing in the theatre. Such work has included roles as a tour manager, producer, event manager, dramaturge, actor and extensive time in administration - essential experiences that have informed her work as a director. At her appointment, Eva Grace was looking forward “to continuing such an inspirational legacy and building on the shoulders of those that came before (her) to lead Yirra Yaakin to a new era.” Four years on, it is a delight to return to an early conversation with Yirra Yaakin Artistic Director, Eva Grace Mullaley. The Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, and where you find your favourite podcasts. www.stagespodcast.com.au

Emily De Margheriti is an Australian actress and a co-founder of her production company Dems Entertainment. Emily most recently starred in the horror feature 'Sissy' which has received 3 AACTA nominations and has been highly successful on the international film festival circuit. Emily is a WAAPA graduate and has been featured in numerous projects including 'I Hate Kids' opposite Tom Everett Scott and Tituss Burgess as well as the acclaimed dramedy 'Ladies In Black'.  Emily's instagram: @emilyjanede DEMS entertainment: @demsentertainment demsentertainment.com/ 'Sissy': www.imdb.com/title/tt9602472/ Don't Be So Dramatic Podcast: Podcast instagram:@dbsdpodcast Rachel's instagram:@rachel.lauren.baker Email: info@asmanagement.com.au Produced by: Alyssa Stevenson, Rachel Baker Network: Diamantina Media (DM Podcasts) Audio Editor: Echidna Audio https://echidnaaudio.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Hearle is an actor and acting coach. He is the founder of StageMilk.com, one of the world's largest acting resources, and has trained thousands of actors over the last 10 years. He graduated WAAPA in 2012, and has worked professionally across film, TV and Theatre. As you can imagine, with all of the above, he has a lot of interesting thoughts and experiences about ‘surviving' as an actor!Support the show

Ciao Amici! We have a new episode of Theatre Thoughts Podcast and this one has a very particular Italian face on it as we sit down with Emma O'Sullivan and Philip D'Ambrosio to discuss the new play The Italians. Philip and Emma are currently in rehearsals for this hilarious new play which premieres at Belvoir Street's 25A Theatre from 23rd October - 6th November 2022. We swap stories about our Italian backgrounds and discuss how their rich cultural history helped them to develop the zany characters of The Italians. I also share a personal anecdote from my own family's Italian heritage, and we see the return of our favourite segment, One Minute Theatre Thoughts! Tickets for The Italians can be booked via belvoir.com.au or through the link here. Suppor the podcast by signing up to our PATREON as we prepare to release exlusive member only access to the podcast in 2023! Don't forget you can find all our episode information on our dedicated podcast site. Follow the link in this episode's description or follow us on Instagram @theatrethoughtsaus as well as our Youtube Channel. You can find all of our THEATRE THOUGHTS LINKS on our Linktree. About Emma Emma O'Sullivan is an actor, writer, juggler and sometimes stilt walker. She presented her one-woman comedy Where be the Winged Apes? for the Perth, Newcastle and Sydney Fringe Festivals of 2017. She finished performing in JackRabbit Theatre's Hijacked Rabbit season in her second solo show It's Mars Time in 2017. In 2021 she played Juliette in Exit the King (Old Fitz), and Pig in Zombie Thoughts (Riverside Paramatta). Emma understudied Jess in Grand Horizons (STC) in March 2022 and co-produced the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Festival (Flight Path Theatre) in May. Emma cut her teeth in the Hayman Theatre at Curtin University, is a WAAPA 2016 Acting graduate and a proud member of the MEAA. About Philip After high school, Philip graduated from the University of Technology, Sydney with a Bachelor of Journalism.  After dipping his toes in the water at Channel 7 and 10, he needed a change and went travelling around Europe. Upon his return, Philip starred in the world's first television series for Instagram - The Out There (2018) directed by Mohini Herse - and discovered he wanted to learn more about the craft of acting and become a diverse storyteller. In his second year at NIDA, Philip was awarded the Actors Benevolent Fund Scholarship. Philip is looking forward to furthering his screen & stage work and will continue developing the strong relationships he built at NIDA. Show Timings 01:45 - Ciao! Your backgrounds in theatre 06:04 - The Italians - What is it about? 10:00 - Italian Families and Stories 22:30 - Where did The Italians begin? 28:35 - 1 Minute Theatre Thoughts with Emma and Philip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood star and WAAPA graduate Hugh Jackman has broken his promise of never playing Wolverine again. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford says Jackman will reprise the role in Deadpool 3, alongside Ryan Reynolds. Ford also revealed details of comedian Hannah Gadsby's massive new Netflix deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Sez chats with Sam Andrew about her Melbourne International Comedy Festival Show with Mel O'Brien. Shit talking on this ep includes The spirit of Tasmania, a hag in Eltham, some shade towards WAAPA and of course some sneaky musical theatre references.  If you liked the poddy make sure to leave us a review/rating! If you want to get in contact with us email sez@ampel.com.au VIDEO VERSION OF THE PODDY INSTAGRAM TIKTOK For more info on Sam and her content - https://www.instagram.com/samanthandrew/ Have you checked out https://www.scentbox.com.au yet? Sign up to a monthly subscription and get your choice from 850 different fragrances delivered to your door! Use the code SEZ35 to get 35% off your first month. If you are interested in sponsoring "Bevz with Sez", reach out to our Director of Media and Partnerships Lauren Deighton at lauren@ampel.com.au The podcast would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode. It is, and always will be, Aboriginal land and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to EP 41 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Glenda Linscott who played inmate Rita Connors. Glenda graduated from NIDA and has worked in all aspects of the performing arts industry. Alongside her considerable acting credits, she has not only been in theatre shows, but also directed them as well. Glenda is also a performance coach, actor trainer and voice-over artist. Her TV credits include: Mennotti, The Sullivans, Patrol Boat, The Cowra Breakout, A Country Practice, The Miraculous Mellops, Big Ideas, Janus, Soldier, Soldier, Murder Call, All Saints, Back Berner, Fergus McPhail, MDA, McLeod's Daughters, Underbelly: Infiltration, Winners and Losers, Neighbours, and the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries. We spoke to Glenda about her life growing up and what lead her into acting and her time and NIDA and what it was like to study at NIDA. Glenda currently teaches at the Western Australian Academy of Performing arts (WAAPA) and spoke to us what it is like to teach. We spoke to Glenda about her time on the various TV shows that she has appeared on and how she got the part on Prisoner and what the audition was like for her. Glenda was able to share her memories of playing Dr Imogen “Tootsie” Soames in Murder Call and what it was like preparing for that role. We spoke in length about Glenda's time on Prisoner and how she got the role of Top Dog Rita Conners and what the audition was like. Rita wore many tattoos on the show and she told us why they ended up showing less of her tattoos later in the show. Glenda shared with us about her heavy workload on the show and fainting on set one day from exhaustion and how tiring it could be playing Rita. Glenda shared some stories and memories of working with Ian Doig who played slasher and filming those scenes with the CB radios. We broke down some iconic scenes that Glenda appeared in including the fight against Joan Ferguson in the Lou Kelly Riot episodes and what it was like to film those episodes and we also discussed the Blackmoor period and working with Ray Meagher. #glendalinscott #ritaconnors #cellblockh #wentworth

On today's episode, we sit down with rising stars, Zoe Ioannou and Luke Leong-Tay to discuss the new Australian musical Dubbo Championship Wrestling which premieres at the Hayes Theatre in May 2022. Zoe and Luke run us through the massive learning curves they've learned to undertake real wrestling moves on stage, whilst still presenting a rocking Aussie score. We also feature one of our first games on the podcast! See how many wrestler names you can guess correctly. Who will win? Zoe or Luke? Zoe is a graduate from the National Institute of Dramatic Art, with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. Zoe made her professional debut at a young age playing the role of Pepper in GFO's production of Annie. Luke (He/him) is a Chinese Australian actor, musician and writer from Perth currently represented by Morrissey Management. After studying a Bachelors of Musical Theatre at WAAPA, Luke is passionate about creating new, Australian theatre. There's not a spare seat in the Dubbo Dome. Ozzy the Aussie Battler flicks his cape and steps into the ring, and the crowd go troppo. This is Dubbo Championship Wrestling, the hilarious new Aussie rock musical that will change everything you thought you knew about professional wrestling, regional Australia, and musical theatre itself. Rose, a young woman from Dub-Vegas with wrestling in her blood, has long ago turned her back on the family business and Dubbo's stifling small-town ways. When circumstance brings her back to her hometown on the eve of Dubbomania, the biggest wrestling tournament of the year, Rose is drawn into a monumental battle over family and identity, featuring capes, choreography, and some of the most colourful characters you'll ever meet. The violence, the joy, the costumes, the thumbtacks. Will there be blood? We bloody hope so. Dubbo Championship Wrestling, written by rising stars Daniel and James Cullen and directed by smackdown champion Sheridan Harbridge, has been developed through Hayes Creative Development. Content Warning: Dubbo Championship Wrestling proudly makes FULL use of our filthy national lingo. Language may offend others! TICKETS: Tickets and information can be booked for either the Hayes Theatre or Riverside Parramatta through the links below. Hayes - https://hayestheatre.com.au/event/dubbo-championship-wrestling-2/ Riverside - https://riversideparramatta.com.au/show/dubbo-championship-wrestling/ SIGN UP TO THE THEATRE THOUGHTS NEWSLETTER TODAY! Get your own copy of our monthly newsletter to recieve the latest news, reviews and exclusive giveaways only for newsletter subscribers. All you have to do is follow the link below or head to our website. It's that simple! SIGN UP HERE Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @theatrethoughtsaus or on Tik Tok @theatre_thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Wright grew up in Albany, WA. He studied at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He is presently performing on Broadway in the revival production of Richard Greenberg's ‘Take Me Out'.Initial stage credits in Australia include I Own The racecourse (Bell), Lockie Leonard - Human Torpedo (Ensemble) and This is Our Youth (Echelon). Regular appearances at the Melbourne Theatre Company followed with Laughter on the 23rd Floor, The Glass Menagerie, Boy Gets Girl, Metamorphoses and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (also STC). TV credits include Stingers, Big Sky and The Secret Life of Us.Venturing abroad in 2009, he landed in New York and has since carved an impressive career with three Broadway credits and a host of U.S. television; Blue Bloods, New Amsterdam, Quantico, and the cult musical-theatre themed Smash- seasons 1 and 2.On the Broadway stage Tim has appeared in The Bridges of Madison County and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time; joining this show also for its US tour. Off-Broadway he worked with the Atlantic Theatre Company on 3 Kinds of Exile. Seasons of Sunset Boulevard and The Jungle at Regional theatres have also enjoyed Tim's talents.Tim is nearing the end of the run of Take Me Out - and also a stint in New York that has seen him realise great accomplishment - in conquering the Broadway stage. We applaud Tim for his tenacity in making a career in New York a reality and celebrate his impressive performance achievements as he prepares to return to Australia.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

On this episode we sit down with actor and writer Kirsty Marillier to discuss the question: How do you become a playwright? Kirsty joins us to discuss how she made the journey from acting into writing, eventually creating one of the hottest shows in Sydney at the moment, Orange Thrower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of crafting a script from the beginning and what challenges lay in the way. Kirsty fills us in on the behind the scenes thoughts she has about her own work, and also where it fits in with the changing landscape of Australian theatre. Kirsty Marillier is a South African actor and award-winning playwright. She is currently a part of the Emerging Writers Group at Sydney Theatre Company and has two original works in development. Her first work, ORANGE THROWER, had its stage premiere in February 2022 with Griffin Theatre Company and National Theatre of Parramatta. ORANGE THROWER was the winner of the 2019 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights Award. Kirsty is currently in development with Belvoir St Theatre for her second play – THE ZAP, winner of the 2020 Max Afford Playwrights Award, which was developed with Playwriting Australia and Darlinghurst Theatre Company's Next In Line program. She has been a part of multiple creative programs including Griffin Theatre Company's Studio Artist Program (2020), Sydney Theatre Company's Rough Draft Program (2019) and Malthouse Theatre's Besen Writers Group (2018). In addition to being an award-winning writer, Kirsty is an accomplished performer having starred in drama including the Australian Premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE CHERRY ORCHARD with Belvoir St Theatre, HOME, I'M DARLING with Sydney Theatre Company, and COMA LAND with Black Swan State Theatre Company. Her acting credits in film and television include THE GREENHOUSE directed by Thomas Wilson-White; HOOK UP directed by Laura Nagy (short for MQFF/Paper Moose) and HOME AND AWAY. Kirsty attended WAAPA and has a BA in Creative Writing/Performance Studies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orange Thrower plays at the Griffin Theatre Company from 18 February - 26 March 2022 followed by a season at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from Mar 30 — Apr 2, 2022. TICKETS: Griffin Theatre Riverside Parramatta FOLLOW OUR LINKTREE FOR ALL OUR CONTENT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simon Phillips began his career in New Zealand before emigrating to Australia in 1984 to take up a position as lecturer and director at the West Australian Academy for Performing Arts. In 1987 he joined the Melbourne Theatre Company as Associate Director and in 1990 he was appointed Artistic Director of the State Theatre Company of South Australia. After freelancing nationally and internationally between 1994 and 1999, he returned to MTC as Artistic Director from 2000 to 2011, overseeing the design and construction of the company's new headquarters and the Southbank Theatre.His directing credits range from new works to contemporary and Shakespearean classics, to musicals, to opera. He has directed works by most of the great contemporary writers: Albee (A Delicate Balance), Beckett (Happy Days), Brecht (Arturo Ui), Churchill (Cloud Nine/Serious Money), Hare (The Blue Room), McDonagh (The Pillowman), Orton (What the Butler Saw/Entertaining Mr Sloane), Shepherd (Buried Child, A Lie of the Mind), and Stoppard (Arcadia, Rock'n'Roll).He has also directed the premieres of many new works by leading Australian writers, including David Williamson, Matt Cameron, Hannie Rayson, Stephen Sewell and Joanna Murray-Smith.Simon's musical credits in Australia include Love Never Dies, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (which has had numerous international seasons including The West End and Broadway), The Twenty-Fifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Urinetown the Musical, Company, The Threepenny Opera, Cabaret, Muriel's Wedding - the musical, Ladies in Black, Dream Lover, An Officer and a Gentleman and High Society. In New Zealand he directed Oliver!, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Pirates of Penzance.Among his many classical productions, The Tempest, Julius Caesar, A Comedy of Errors and The Importance of Being Earnest all toured nationally in Australia. Simon's opera credits include: La Bohème, Falstaff, L'Elisir d'Amore and Lulu for Opera Australia, The Magic Flute and Don Giovanni for Opera New Zealand and A Midsummer Night's Dream and Billy Budd for Hamburg State Opera.Simon is the recipient of many Australian Theatre awards and has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Melbourne. He recently directed As You Like It for the Melbourne Theatre Company and has now turned his focus to Sydney with an adaptation of North By Northwest, and a thrilling new production of The Phantom of the Opera for Opera Australia; they take to the stages of the Lyric Theatre and Sydney Harbour. He discusses these exciting theatrical ventures, as well as his illustrious career, in this compelling episode of STAGES.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Whooshkaa, Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

This Episode I am joined by Aiden Hawke also known as Trinket Estrange. They have recently graduated from WAAPA and You may have seen them on the newly released SBS show Iggy and Ace!  During this episode we discuss their Career, New TV show - Iggy & Ace, Non-Binary Representation, Drag and overall we just get to know them following the serious stuff we end the episode with some fun questions. To remind you Yass Queen podcast is where we can talk about everything without knowing anything about everything! If you enjoyed please subscribe, like, tag, share, review, spread the love not hate! Credits Be sure to follow us on Facebook - Timberlina & Aiden/Trinket // Instagram - Timberlina & Aiden/Trinket // Tik Tok - Timberlina  This podcast is part of Timber Productions@timberproductionsau For advertising opportunities please email hello@timberproductions.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7gR8kDAGz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link "This is a massive interrogation of concept."Elle Evangelista Elle Evangelista loves dancing. She is Filipino & Burmese, was raised on Whadjuk/Perth and currently lives on Gadigal/Sydney. Elle has a Bachelor of Arts in English from UWA and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from WAAPA. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement she enrolled in a post graduate Law course to obtain a Juris Doctor. Thirty30 - https://elleevangelista.com/about30thirtyThirty31 - Set to premier in October 2021Come Knit The Sun Down - https://supercelldancefestival.com/elle-evangelistaThe GIF of Dance - http://choreography.mattcornell.com/projects/the-gif-of-dance/Covid#19 Lockdowns/show cancellationmaking attempts"Trying again isn't starting again" - Matt CornellBring brave enough to deeply invest in someone/somethingThings you want to learn aboutFailing as integralBringing snacks to share (to every rehearsal)Expectations"I always expect people are going to be as invested as I am" - Elle Evangelista links: March Dance - https://www.marchdance.com/elle-evangelistainsatiable - song matt mentions instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elleevangelistaBelvoir Street Theatre choreographic commission - https://belvoir.com.au/elle-evangelista/DirtyFeet - https://www.dirtyfeet.com.au/elle-evangelistaWriting for Dance Informer - https://dancemagazine.com.au/tag/elle-evangelista/DAIR residency - https://www.facebook.com/ausdancensw/photos/a.1593516414266451/2545730512378365/The King and I - the musical - https://aussietheatre.com.au/features/20-questions/getting-know-elle-evangalistaThirty30 - https://au.royalacademyofdance.org/independent-artist-elle-evangelista-takes-up-residence-in-our-darlinghurst-studio/Sydney Arts Guide - https://www.sydneyartsguide.com.au/tag/elle-evangelista/Dance Life - https://www.dancelife.com.au/tag/elle-evangelista/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CK432DFBZyV/?hl=en

Lucky episode number 6! In this weeks episode, we were so stoked to be able to talk to our friend and fellow WAAPA grad Sam Corlett. Sam has shot to success since graduating a few years ago, and on this ep we got to chatting about why Sam's tight-knit family has inspired his career, the importance of taking care of your mind as an actor (and a human!), and what life on an international set has been like. A little bit about Sam: Sam graduated from Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2018. Shortly after graduating from WAAPA, Sam was cast as “Young Luke” in Robert Connelly's feature film adaptation of best selling novel THE DRY, produced by Bruna Papandrea and starring Eric Bana and Genevieve O'Reilly. Following this he played “Prince Caliban” in the final two seasons of Netflix original television series CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, starring Kiernan Shipka and Miranda Otto. Sam has recently been announced as the series lead in the Vikings spinoff series VIKINGS: VALHALLA starring as Leif Eriksson. Alongside his acting career, Sam is also a visual and creative artist. He recently designed a limited edition men's jewellery capsule “Corlett Exclusives” in collaboration with the brand Merchants Of The Sun. All pieces feature hand-drawn symbols by Sam and all profits of this range are donated to the Cancer Council. We loved this episode with Sam- he's such a kind and warm soul and it was a pleasure to chat about where life has taken him! If you would like to hear more from Sam, you can follow him on instagram @samcorlett We'd love to hear your thoughts from this episode on our instagram @companypod, or Facebook Company Podcast. Hosted and Created by Giorgia Kennedy and Tiana Catalano Edited and Produced by David Duketis Music by David Duketis Graphic Design by David Duketis

And we're back again. Just when we thought life would get easier...it threw some more curveballs at us! But none the less here is Episode 5 of Season 2! On this episode we super were fortunate to speak with Mia Morrissey. A massive girl crush of ours who is not only killing it in the business but created 'The Gained Project', an amazing initiative encouraging people to celebrate what they may have 'gained' during COVID. As we talk about the project and Mias career to date, we explore the challenges facing women in the industry, living with Endometriosis and the importance of self love in a world that tries to tell you the opposite. Here is a little bit about Mia: Mia is a Sydney-based actor who grew up within the performing arts sector. Being no stranger to the entertainment industry, Mia Morrissey started working as an actor at the age of sixteen when she starred in the critically acclaimed short film Bat Eyes, which featured in the Venice Film Festival. Following this, Mia went on to study acting full time at WAAPA. Since graduating, Mia has appeared in a number of works including ABC's “Harrow”, Alice in Slasherland, Home and Away, and most recently played the role of Mimi in Rent at the Sydney Opera House. Mia has also started “The Gained Project”, a platform that celebrates all that or bodies do, and champions the notion that we are bigger than what our bodies look like, with the hashtag what have you gained. If you would like to find out more about Mia, you can follow her instagram @miamoremorrissey and Facebook page Mia Morrissey. We'd love to hear your thoughts from this episode on our instagram @companypod, or Facebook Company Podcast Hosted and Created by Tiana Catalano & Giorgia Kennedy Edited and Produced by David Duketis Music and Graphics by David Duketis

Lets goooo Episode 2 Season 2! This week we are bringing you a chat with the incredible Brent Hill (Hamilton, School of Rock) and Meghan O'Shea (Singin' In The Rain, Grease). At the end of 2020 we were lucky enough to work with Brent and Meghan as Director and Choreographer for Merrily We Roll Along at WAAPA. Throughout the process we had extensive discussions on self-care and mental health as a performer, and Brent and Meghan consistently shared with us how important it is to shape an industry where the performers wellbeing is as important as the show itself. Chatting with each other we knew we wanted to bring these discussions to the podcast, so we were so keen to catch up with Brent and Meg as they further shared on this episode their experiences with burnout, boundaries as a performer, and ways of finding your own joy and creativity through long running shows. A little bit about these creatives: Brent Hill has recently been cast as King George III in Hamilton Australia, playing at the Lyric Theatre in 2021. Prior to this, he originated the role of Dewey Finn in the Australian touring cast of School of Rock. Brent has had extensive training in theatre and has been awarded numerous Green Room and Helpmann Awards for his roles in Rock of Ages, Little Shop of Horrors and School of Rock. Some of Brent's other theatre and film credits include: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Chimerica (STC), An Ideal Husband, Vivid White, The Speechmaker (MTC), Mr. Burns: a Post-Electric Play (Belvoir), Seymour/Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors (Luckiest Productions & Tinderbox Productions), Once – Seoul tour (Once UK), Leo Bloom in The Producers (The Production Company), Twelfth Night (Bell Shakespeare Company), Rock of Ages (Rock of Ages Australia),Donnatelegrams (ABC), Laid (ABC)and It's a Date (ABC). Meghan O'Shea is an Australian actor and Musical Theatre performer. In 2009 Meghan graduated from Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre and later graduated from the Film and Television Studio International. Most recently, Meghan graduated from QUT Business School with a graduate certificate in Marketing and Communications. As a musical theatre performer, Meghan has appeared in the Australian tours of Singin' in the Rain, The Rocky Horror Show, A Chorus Line, and most recently as Sandy in Grease. Meghan has also worked in marketing for Crown Resorts in Melbourne, and following this was the Marketing Manager for the award winning play I Am My Own Wife. Additionally, Meghan has worked for the global media agency, OMD. Inspired by these experiences Meghan founded her own company 'Social Butterfly Digital Marketing'. If you would like to find out more about these creatives, you can follow them on instagram @brenthill and @meghan_oshea_ We'd love to hear your thoughts from this episode on our instagram @companypod, or Facebook Company Podcast. Hosted and Created by Giorgia Kennedy and Tiana Catalano Edited and Produced by David Duketis Music by David Duketis Graphic Design by David Duketis

Season 2 here we go!! To kick things off this year, we are so excited to be sharing with you our three way chat with actors Sara Reed, Stefanie Caccamo and Emily Havea! Perth was lucky enough to have it's theatre doors open in 2020, with Black Swan Theatre Company rounding out the year with a wonderfully joyous and thought provoking reimagining of Rogers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma (Directed by Richard Carroll), with these three badass ladies at the helm. A little bit about these women: Hailing originally from Eagle Lake, Texas, Sara is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a BA in Music Theatre. Her credits include City Homicide (Seven Network), Knowing, (with Nicholas Cage), the Australian tour of Little Britain Live, Billy Elliot, Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, and prior to attending WAAPA, Sara played Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof, opposite Anthony Warlow. In 2019, Sara played the roles of Marta in Company and dance soloist Frug Girl in Sweet Charity. Sara has most recently been part of Oklahoma! For Black Swan Theatre Company. Emily is a Sydney based actor, singer and dancer. A 2014 NIDA acting grad, Emily has worked across theatre, music, film and TV. Theatre credits include 'Julius Caesar' (Calphurnia/Octavius) Bell Shakespeare Co; 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Hermia), Bell Shakespeare; 'BU21' (Thalissa) Old 505, Outhouse Theatre Co; 'Dogfght', Hayes Theatre; 'Sing To Me', Apocalypse Theatre and 'Brown Skin Girl' with Blackbirds for Griffin Theatre Batch Festival and the WITS Festival Fatale. Emily trained full time with Danceworld Studios in 2011 and teaches and performs regularly with Retrosweat, the 80ties aerobic workout. Her TV credits include season 6 'Wentworth' (Mon Alston) Fremantle Media/Showcase and 'Growing Up Gracefully', ABC. Film credits include 'Stem' (Nurse Henderson) with Goalpost Pictures and web series; 'Resting Pitch Face' (Olivia), Google/ Grumpy Sailor Productions. In 2020 Emily was cast as the world first female Curly in Okalhoma! At Black Swan Theatre. Stefanie Caccamo is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts (WAAPA) and her credits include Dead Man Walking the Opera, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Applause, Once, HAIR: The Musical 50th Anniversary Tour, Irene, and most recently, Laurie in Oklahoma! In this episode we talk about all things Oklahoma, self esteem and body image, creative boundaries, and the impact of telling your truth as an artist. If you would like to find out more about these woman, you can follow them each on instagram @texas_gold, @thetheatrejew and @stefcaccamo. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and open up discussion with you on our instagram @companypod, and our facebook Company Podcast. Please leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you'd love to hear in our upcoming episodes at companymediaoz@gmail.com Hosted and Created by Giorgia Kennedy and Tiana Catalano Edited and Produced by David Duketis Music by David Duketis Graphic Design by David Duketis

Hello! Thanks for tuning in to episode 11! This is a very special episode, because this time on the pod we embarked on our first three way conversation! Jarrod Draper, Lyndon Watts and Shannen Alyce Quan are all phenomenal artists in their own rights, and have been incredible leaders of change within the Australian musical theatre industry this year. A few months ago we were lucky enough to have all three zoom in and chat to us and our fellow WAAPA colleagues about what it means to be an ally through the BIPOC movement within the arts industry, and learned so much through this chat, so we knew it was important to have them on the podcast to relay what we heard to our listeners! A bio for our three wonderful guests below...: A proud Wiradjuri man, Jarrod is the first Indigenous graduate from the prestigious Music Theatre course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Born and raised in Orange, country NSW, Jarrod earned a full scholarship to the Regional Conservatorium to study Music Theatre and Classical Voice, which saw him perform both nationally and internationally for several years. During his time at WAAPA, Jarrod played roles such as ‘Sam' in Lord of the Flies, ‘Black Fox' in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, ‘Louise's Soldier (pas de deux dancer)' in Carousel and most notably, ‘George' in Sunday In The Park With George, for which he was voted Male Performer of the Year by Perth Theatre Reviews. Jarrod could most recently be seen on stage in The Hayes Theatre Company's sold out production of Catch Me If You Can. Lyndon is a 2014 graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). After graduating from WAAPA, he was cast in the national Australian tour of Sweet Charity, originally staged at the Hayes Theatre. In 2015 Lyndon toured Australia in Anything Goes before going on to perform the role of Beautiful Girl Production Tenor in the Australian national tour and the international Tokyo production of Singin' in the Rain. Lyndon has performed throughout Australia in the ensemble of Disney's Aladdin where he also covered and performed the role of Jafar. Most recently, Lyndon started in the role of Bernardo in the internationally touring company of West Side Story. Shannen Alyce Quan graduated from WAAPA in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre). She recently worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines playing Cynthia in Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical. Prior to this she was a part of the 10th Anniversary Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical as a Swing and cover Cynthia. Other theatre credits include Natalie Goodman in Next to Normal (Black Swan State Theatre Company), Shirley in Boat People (Theatre451), Wendla in Spring Awakening (CPCA), The Disappeared/The Soul in Torment in Tejas Verdes (Theatre451). She has been lucky enough to work on several new Australian musicals including playing Kelly in The Gathering (Vic Theatre Company), Seela in Post: A New Musical (Something Blue Productions), and Maia in Matthew Robinson's Atlantis. Most recently, Shannen was a swing for the national tour of Six: The musical. In this episode we spoke about our hilarious onstage mishaps, how Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen have been moved to use their voices for change within the industry, and what it means to hold space for both joy and pain in your artistry. We really enjoyed this episode and the open, generous and fun energy Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen bring, and we know you'll love hearing what he has to say! You can find Lyndon, Jarrod and Shannen on Instagram as @lyndoncollinswatts, @jarrod_draper and @shannenalycequan. If you liked this ep, please leave a rate and review wherever you listened to this podcast, and come and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @companypod. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Hosted and Created by Giorgia Kennedy and Tiana Catalano Produced and Edited by David Duketis Media by Deirdre Khoo (deedledumdesigns) Music by David Duketis

A song for Kenya's Nobel Laureate environmentalist and WAAPA's Brave the Wave

Bridget Malcolm is an international fashion model whose career has spanned from campaigns with Ralph Lauren to Maybelline to V Magazine to Victoria's Secret and Harper's Bazaar. Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Bridget Malcolm as they speak on Recovery, Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and a Renewed Perspective on her mental health. Bridget Malcolm grew up in South Fremantle, a little beach town just south of Perth, spending most of her days at the beach and ballet class. She was surrounded by music—her dad plays flamenco guitar and her mother the piano – so it was little surprise when on a whim she took up the oboe and fell in love with it. After just six months, she was performing with the local university's octet and toured Europe with her high school orchestra. At age 14, she was scouted by her first modeling agency, Vivien's, “but we had to wait a year or so for me to outgrow my terrible haircut, braces, and general awkwardness.” Her first job was for Harper's Bazaar Australia, with photographer Nicole Bentley, the woman she credits with teaching her how to model. At 16, she was signed to an international agency, and before she knew it, was juggling high school and modeling work. Upon graduation, she was accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and WAAPA, but instead decided to move to New York City to pursue modeling fulltime. Throughout her modeling career Bridget suffered from a wide variety of mental health struggles, including an eating disorder and anxiety, which interfered with her ability to work. She began blogging about her experiences and was humbled by the level of connectivity and overwhelming positive reaction from people around the world. She realized that even though the pressures she faced – working in an image-based industry where the inside often gets ignored – were specific to the modeling and fashion industry, the resulting mental health issues were universal. Bridget currently lives in New York City. She continues to model and advocate for mental health in the fashion industry and has formed a peer support group for models, while also focusing on “post-modelism” life including working towards a bachelor's degree with the intention to study public health and writing her memoir. Bridget is also a classically trained oboist and musician. “My motto is progress over perfection” – Bridget Malcolm This episode was recorded in August of 2019. Please note that the contents of Model Mentality are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on Model Mentality.⁠ As always, if you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you're having suicidal thoughts, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area at any time (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). If you are located outside the United States, call your local emergency line immediately.⁠ ⁠The views and opinions expressed by guests of the podcast are those of each individual guest and do not reflect the views and opinions of Mind Studios or Dr. Allie Sharma and do not constitute an endorsement of such views and opinions. Links: Website https://www.bridgetmalcolm.com.au/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridgetmalcolm/?hl=en References: DSM 5. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/modelmentality/support

Hello! We're stoked to be bringing you our second episode of Company. Today on the show, we're chatting with Shaun Rennie. Shaun is a director extraordinaire, who we had the pleasure of working with when he flew over to Perth to direct Mamma Mia at WAAPA. He is a wonderfully talented man who this year has directed IRENE (Neglected Musicals), THE RISE AND DISGUISE OF ELIZABETH R (Hayes Theatre), CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD (Sydney Philharmonia Choir), MAMMA MIA! (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts), and was set to direct AMELIÉ at Darlinghurst Theatre Company pre-COVID. In this episode, we talked about Shaun's move to directing after being a performer, what he's learnt through COVID as an artist, and his conception of Light the Night, an annual benefit concert for leukemia research, which he produced and directed for 10 years. We're so happy we got to catch up with Shaun and host him on our pod, and we're sure you'll love what he has to say. To see more from Shaun, you can check out his website shaunrennie.com, and his instagram @shaunrennie. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and open up discussion with you on our instagram @companypod, and our facebook Company Podcast. Please leave us a rate and review, and let us know what you'd love to hear in our coming episodes at companymediaoz@gmail.com Edited and Produced by Douglas Rintoul, Music by David Duketis, Graphic design by Deirdre Khoo

Ben Chapple is a Sydney based actor and a recent graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Ben didn't always want to be an actor but his early love of film led him to join a small sketch comedy group whilst studying law at University. A few years later, whilst in his 3rd year at WAAPA, Ben landed the role of Liam Flynn in Channel 10's 'Playing For Keeps' Season 2 where he was privileged to work with some of Australia's most prominent actors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our season finale actor turned writer/director TJ Power shows us the value in surrounding yourself with a strong team. Originally graduating from the drama degree at WAAPA, TJ has since appeared in TV shows such as 'Offspring' and 'Major Crimes' and on the big screen in films like 'Eat, Pray, Love' with Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem and 'The Sapphires' with Debra Mailman and Chris O'Dowd. He received an ACCTA nomination for his performance in Josh Lawson's comedy, 'The Little Death'. Turning his hand to writing and directing, TJ's first short film, 'Your Call Is Important To Us', stars Andy Lee and premiered at Flickerfest in 2017. He is currently in post on his second short film, 'The Bus to Birra Birra'. Website: http://alkeentertainment.com | Instagram: @theshortfilmpod