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Michael Speight
Apr 25, 20229 min read
Actioning - ATP Actors Toolkit Series
I am constantly seeking ways to become a better director and to get more out of the actors I work with. All the while keeping an eye out...
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Michael Speight
Nov 30, 20214 min read
MAKING YOUR OWN LUCK
After a recent interview the topic of luck and serendipity came up and it felt like such a pertinent area of discussion that just making...
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Michael Speight
Nov 30, 20214 min read
"A Herculean Task" - An Interview with Christian Peterson
Although only mentioned once, Serendipity sits at the centre of Christians thoughts when discussing the trajectory of his acting life. I...
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Michael Speight
Nov 17, 20214 min read
"Failure is your friend" - An Interview with Tom Wilson
This conversation represented a slight change to the first few that I’ve done in that Tom is a working actor. He has been through drama...
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Michael Speight
Nov 11, 20216 min read
How to get involved in Amateur Theatre
Given that I’m hoping to provide a comprehensive set of resources and tools for anyone working in, or looking to be a part of, their...
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Michael Speight
Nov 11, 20215 min read
“Your body is your tool, look after it!” - An Interview with Martha Ibbotson
Martha and I had a great conversation today, the central focus of which was developing a collection of methods/techniques that you can...
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Michael Speight
Nov 4, 20214 min read
"React to what's happening not what you know is going to happen" - An Interview with Craig Finlay
Another wonderful chat with a local actor that’s been around amateur theatre for some time now. Craig has a great understanding of both...
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Michael Speight
Nov 2, 20215 min read
"Our ideas should be driven by the text" - An Interview with Simon Tavener
Where to start with this interview? Simon has worked in and around Amateur Theatre for over 30 years, with much of that time spent...
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Michael Speight
Oct 27, 20214 min read
“Find your absolute truth” - An Interview with Victoria Coleman
It was such a pleasure to get to chat with Vicky. Even more so because it was the first episode of the podcast and that little extra bit...
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Michael Speight
Oct 25, 20213 min read
What is Amateur Theatre?
A defence of Amateur Theatre!
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Michael Speight
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Welcome!
Not quite the catchy title I'd hope for my first blog post, but I guess it fulfils it's purpose well enough. So please read on, now I...
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