Do you need help with public speaking? Vocal coach, Maeve Diamond, shares five top tools and exercises to make your presenting style better and raise your confidence.
Develop Your Career
Starting out as an actor? Martha Shephard of To Be Seen, an online audition resource for actors, discusses how to get the part and avoid common audition mistakes.
Creative Voices
Alison Pottinger became interested in signing for theatre after stage managing a signed performance. She spoke about the skills it requires, and the opportunities signing opens up for performers and audiences.
Industry Insight
When Troy Fairclough and his sister-in-law decided to stage a one-woman show about jazz legend Billie Holiday, there were challenges to face, along with a tight budget. He recalled the process.
Industry Insight
Paul Alborough performs as Professor Elemental, a steampunk and 'chap hop' performer. He describes leaving full-time work to pursue his creative career, with advice for performers on developing a niche.
Industry Insight
Three education practitioners from Shakespeare's Globe, Chatsworth House and Derry Tower Museum spoke about their career journeys, and why an arts organisation's education department is a valuable asset.
Creative Voices
Judith Knight founded Artsadmin, which supports and promotes a variety of arts projects. She asked whether there is enough support for older artists in the creative industries.
Industry Insight
A former electrician, fire performer Tim Marston developed his act and launched his business, Juggling Inferno, from scratch. He spoke about his career and shared 5 tips for freelance performers.
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Earning a living from your creative business might be your dream, but how do you get there? For performer Tim Marston, it's a matter of good business skills. He shared five key tips.
Develop Your Career
When it's time for that acting audition, do you have your monologue prepared? Anna Jordan, director, playwright and acting tutor, offers 5 pieces of advice for mastering monologues.
Interpreting music and expressing emotion
The composition of the movement of people
Performing for the enjoyment for crowds
Responsible for suspending production equipment
Working to entertain a live audience
Support staff or 'roadies' help to stage events
Provide live performance and installation outdoors
Ensure that the best sound possible is available
Research, design and prepare costumes
Bringing characters to life on stage and screen
