Don't Think, Act!

Feeling The Room Tom Hartwell is a London based Actor/Writer who is enjoying creating his own work, and helping others in develop their own. Some of the chat includes his Edinburgh Fringe experience & getting cast in big feature film.  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5291825/ Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3573-1270-1581 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhartwell88Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tomhartwell/ Hatch & Scratch: https://pathwaytheatre.co.uk/scratch-nights/hatch-scratch Theatre Finds A Way – Spotlight Article: https://app.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/theatre-finds-a-way/ Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links.Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the sametch email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy

10,000 Hours of Practice Lee Hutchings is a now a Writer, but started off his creative journey via acting on stage and screen, as well as producing his own work.We talk about how there’s no such thing as failure; geek out over Marvel’s Cinematic Universe missing its first Captain America; the frustrating bureaucracy of being an actor; plus tips on starting out as an actor when you need showreel material.Insta: https://www.instagram.com/leehutchings84/Guardian Article on The Actor's Centre: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jul/28/actors-centre-london-seven-dials-playhouse-actor-at-the-centre-campaign-mark-rylanceActor's Centre - The Story So Far: https://youtu.be/I6fcdYhZt44?si=UqhYLM8oUwbYwIpY Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Self-Tapes: The Tinder Of Casting Gary Turner is an actor on stage and screen, known for playing Carlos Diaz in Emmerdale and more recently voicing a variety of characters in the Doctor Who Podcast Series.We get talking about how doing drama saved us from bullying; how idolised award winning actors leaves the rest of us behind, this leads to some hot takes on some iconic performers, and a hot take of my own about the industry. Links:Website: http://gary-turner.com/Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/2213-0167-1689IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0877563/Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

Then I Got A Puppy, And Now I Drink Coffee Florence Harvey is an Actor/Writer/YouTube Vlogger and another inspiring creative you need to know. Watch out Pugh, there’s another Flo we need to go with!We get talking about all the things that can go wrong when you’re making a short film; the impact of Baby Reindeer & Phoebe Waller-Bridge changed the game with Fleabag – all this and much more.Links:Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/3432-5648-4362IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11254547/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_florence%2520harveyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_floharveyInsta: https://www.instagram.com/florenceharveyreads/Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro: Louise Ismail Music:The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

I Hope That's Not What Your Mum Paid For! Stephanie Elgersma is talented actor and puppeteer/puppet maker. A native of Canada, Stephanie has travelled around Europe to further her skills as a performer.We talk about how the performing arts helps with shyness and vulnerability; a great chat about puppets obvs; what it’s like to work alongside people for a short space of time and how Warhorse completely ruined us. Stephanie’s Website: http://www.stephelgersma.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stephepuppets/Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels. If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk  Intro:  Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.

That’s Not Cool Guys, Don’t Do That! Alice Ryan is Essex based Actor, Writer & Producer for stage and screen.We discuss the differences working in front of a camera & an audience; just how good is Billie Piper and the Essex Film Collective, plus so much more.Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/0171-1200-8564Film Company: http://www.arkpictures.co.uk/N-Act Theatre Company: http://www.nacttheatre.co.uk/Short Film: Descent https://youtube.com/@we.are.arkpictures?si=4Lk3sguizViqd1oWInsta: https://www.instagram.com/_aliceryan_/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.arkpictures/If you're a fan of the pod, or you've enjoyed a listen or two, and you'd like to show some appreciation, please feel free to donate to my Paypal page: Stay CreativeAny amount is welcome, and if you can't afford to donate, then please tell someone else about the podcast, and give it a 5 star rating.Thank you! Subscribe now to Don't Think, Act a podcast for actors by actors where they can have the freedom to talk about their craft, inspirations and acting goals! Let's get the business to know you better. Inspired by Inside The Actor's Studio & Actors on Actors I’m keen to create a resource for performers of all levels, to learn from actors of all levels.If you're an actor, and love talking about creativity, I’d be honoured to have you take part: Contact dontthinkactpodcast@gmail.com with a little about you and your acting profiles/links. Alternatively, if you want to send in an audition story, please use the same email address, and feel free to type one out, send a voice-note and remain anonymous if you wish. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dontthinkactpodcast/Pod Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodMy Twitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk Intro:Louise Ismail Music: The Festive Fairy by Monument MusicUppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/the-festive-fairy Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.