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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...
Michael Speight
Apr 25, 20229 min read
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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...
Michael Speight
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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"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...
Michael Speight
Nov 30, 20214 min read
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"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...
Michael Speight
Nov 17, 20214 min read
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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...
Michael Speight
Nov 12, 20216 min read
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“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...
Michael Speight
Nov 11, 20215 min read
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"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...
Michael Speight
Nov 4, 20214 min read
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"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...
Michael Speight
Nov 2, 20215 min read
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“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...
Michael Speight
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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What is Amateur Theatre?
A defence of Amateur Theatre!
Michael Speight
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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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...
Michael Speight
Oct 19, 20214 min read
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