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Don't Think, Act!
16: Conor Neaves - Don't Think, Act! - 17.12.23
Are you telling the right story?
Conor is a working-class Actor, Motion Capture Artist, Theatre Practitioner and a fully qualified Daoist Flow Yoga Teacher.
He is an Associate Artist of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and regularly facilitates for The Old Vic on their School's Club programme, delivering bespoke workshops to schools from areas with poor arts provisions.
Conor and I talk about sooooo much, but some of the industry observations highlighted are actors neutralising their accents; who’s teaching our future artists, and are they qualified? We also touch upon the genius that is Rory Kinnear. There’s plenty more to unpack, brimming with inspiration.
https://www.conorneaves.co.uk/
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE x
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 Creative
Any 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 new 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.
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Post Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk
Intro: Louise Ismail
Music
Theme: Making Progress by Dan Phillipson
Interludes: Looming by Yeti
Special thanks to Bernard Pivot & James Lipton for the inspiration.
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30:44||Season 1, Ep. 17What Do You Love About Acting? Here’s a compilation of answers to my favourite question from the podcast. A great reminder of why we do what we do. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy and creative New Year x Order of speakers: Katherine MoranBrian J. TwiddyDavid HerzogMichelle CraneStephanie OsztreicherMatt Ray BrownNaomi Cooper-DavisHolly RenautKate AustenKira MorsleyGary LawrenceMichelle PayneAmy Garner BuchananPaul RichardsConor Neaves 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 new 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/Twitter https://twitter.com/dontthinkactpodTwitter https://twitter.com/EdIsmailActorPost Pandemic Party https://youtu.be/HcoCCArfrtI?si=L-3vfYeXxYZohozk 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.15. 15: Paul Richards - Don't Think, Act! - 10.12.23
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