Acting Strong (Generation Arts)
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| 17 Jul 2024 | Ira Mandela Siobhan: Overcoming Dyslexia and racism, a lesson from Tom Cruise, and why artistic perfection doesn't exist | 00:37:34 | |
Ira Mandela Siobhan is a leading Actor, Dancer and Movement Director, and joins Ali and Unique directly from final rehearsals for The Grapes of Wrath at the National Theatre where he is Movement Director. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 18 Jul 2024 | Ace Ruele: From prison to Hollywood, mastering a positive mindset and transforming the industry | 00:50:28 | |
Ace Ruele is a leading motion capture film and video games actor, and founder of Creature Bionics. In this conversation he discusses his extraordinary journey from 4.5 years in prison, through to acting in Hollywood movies, TV and commercials and more recently developing a world-leading company which is transforming how the film industry approaches motion capture, animal and creature work. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 25 Jul 2024 | Chetna Pandya: Overcoming barriers into the arts, starring in Heartstopper, and building creative resilience | 00:42:04 | |
Chetna Pandya is an Actor, Director, Producer and Creative advocate, most recently known to many for her role as Coach Singh in Heartstopper (Netflix) and for her extensive acting career in TV shows such as The Trouble with Maggie Cole, This Way Up, Feel Good and Black Mirror. She has worked nationally and internationally across stage, television, film & radio performing with Complicité, Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal Court Theatre and BBC Radio Drama to name a few. In this conversation Chetna passionately advocates for access to the arts, sharing insights into her own experiences growing up, and how meaningful socio-economic diversity and inclusion can affect change. Chetna discusses how she has found the resilience to overcome barriers in her 22-year career in a changing industry, and shares her personal mindset for how to remain true to oneself as a professional artist. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 13 Aug 2024 | Hayley Konadu: Starring in a Netflix hit, not going to drama school, Black hair for actors, and staying grounded | 00:35:31 | |
Hayley Konadu is an actor, and facilitator who recently starred as Flo Bones in Lockwood & Co (Netflix) and has worked on screen and theatre, as well as extensively as an facilitator and assistant director with young people and in arts education settings. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 22 Aug 2024 | Jennifer Irons: Breaking the mould, not seeking permission, and performing grief | 00:40:31 | |
Award-winning choreographer, dancer, and director Jennifer Irons shares her journey from immigrant beginnings in London to becoming a trailblazer in the world of contemporary dance and theatre. In this episode, Jennifer reveals how her experience as an outsider has profoundly influenced her work and led her to defy traditional expectations in the dance industry. From large-scale stadium performances to commercial music videos, and her own one-woman show, Jennifer's story is one of grit, resilience, and refusing to follow the conventional path. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 06 Sep 2024 | Your Questions: Getting into acting, auditions, getting an agent, self tapes and mental resilience | 00:38:13 | |
Ali and Unique respond to listeners' questions. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 25 Sep 2024 | Casting Director Q&A: Unlocking the secrets of casting with Suzy Catliff on self-taping, auditioning, and getting seen | 00:39:25 | |
In this special Q&A episode, Suzy Catliff CDG, a renowned Casting Director and author of The Casting Handbook, shares her wealth of experience from iconic TV shows like Silent Witness and Casualty to film classics like The English Patient. Suzy takes you behind the scenes of the audition room, revealing exactly what casting directors look for and how to approach them with confidence. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your craft, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you succeed in the industry. Tune in for insider tips on how to ace your auditions and build a lasting career. Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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| 13 Feb 2025 | Gabrielle Nimo: Thriving without an agent, blending football and theatre, Black women in the West End, and making space for rest | 00:51:32 | |
What happens when your passion becomes your career, but then a setback threatens everything you've built? In this honest conversation with Ali and Unique, Gabrielle Nimo, West End Movement Director, shares her inspiring story of resilience and adaptability, highlighting her transformative journey through productions like "Red Pitch" and "Strategic Love Play." With no agent and relying solely on her organic network, Gaby's career thrives, showcasing how versatility across roles like dancer, facilitator, and teacher can continuously open doors in the arts industry. Hosts & Guests: Ali Godfrey (Host) Unique Spencer (Host) Gabrielle Nimo (Guest) Send us a Text Message with your feedback, questions or requests for future episodes Email: actingstrong@generationarts.org.uk
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