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The Psychology of Performing: Managing the pressures of an acting career with Dr Shona Erskine
Jun 22, 2026
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Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos
Jun 22, 2026
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In Conversation with Dean Drieberg, Director (Hamilton, Lion King)
Jun 17, 2026
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Performance Preparation with Kym Jackson
Jun 12, 2026
1h 36m 31s
Creative Partnerships with Amy Ingram, Julia Robertson, Ngoc Phan, Nicholas Brown and Cameron Hurry
Jun 9, 2026
1h 01m 31s
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() The Psychology of Performing: Managing the pressures of an acting career with Dr Shona Erskine | Actors live and work in an environment that asks a lot of them. Auditions, rejections, financial uncertainty, intense rehearsal periods, performance anxiety, public scrutiny, relationship dynamics, creative vulnerability, and the challenge of sustaining a career in a highly competitive industry all place unique demands on actors. As a psychologist who works with artists and performers, I’ve often noticed that the framework we hold for performers has a specific difference. When people outside the performing arts experience stress, they’re often encouraged to step back, do less, or find fulfilment elsewhere. But performers rarely want to care less about their craft. They want to keep creating, keep striving, and keep showing up for the work they love. The question becomes: how do we develop the skills to manage high levels of stress sustainably? In this conversation, we’ll explore the psychological realities of life as an actor. We’ll discuss the thoughts that can undermine confidence, the emotions that come with putting yourself on the line creatively, the physical demands of rehearsal and performance, and the challenge of balancing the pressures of work with the realities of everyday life. Most importantly, we’ll look at practical ways to build psychological flexibility and resilience so that stress doesn’t consume the energy you need for what matters most: telling stories, connecting with audiences, and bringing your creative work to life. Whether you’re navigating the stress of auditions, managing performance nerves, recovering from setbacks, or simply trying to sustain a long and meaningful career in the arts, this session will offer practical insights and plenty of opportunity for discussion. Bring your questions. The world of performance is demanding, but there are many skills we can learn that help us meet those demands while continuing to grow as artists and as people. Dr Shona Erskine is a registered psychologist in private practice with 30 years’ experience working in the arts sector. After graduating the Victorian College of the Arts (Dance, 1994), she spent decades working as a dancer while qualifying as a psychologist. She has an expertise in psychology for performing and visual artists and work through professional companies, universities, and in private practice. The focus of her psychology work includes performance and creativity as well as communication and complex systems. She has a keen interest in best practice models for artists that attend to the whole person with compassion and curiosity. | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() Shabana Azeez (The Pitt) In Conversation with Kat Hoyos | A terrific opportunity to hear from Australian actor Shabana Azeez as she prepares to begin filming Season 3 of The Pitt in the US. Equity member Kat Hoyos sits down with Shabana to explore her journey from starting out in Adelaide to working on one of the most talked-about TV series today. Widely regarded as one of the most popular shows of the moment, The Pitt has captured global attention with its gripping storytelling and distinctive style. This a great opportunity to hear firsthand about the experiences, influences, and stories that continue to shape her work. They discuss how she has navigated the industry, developed her craft, and embraced the opportunities and challenges of an international career. Shabana Azeez has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting actors to watch with her undeniable talent and magnetic screen presence. As a breakout star of HBO Max’s Emmy-winning hit series, THE PITT, she can be seen reprising her role as “Victoria Javadi” in the second season which is currently streaming on Max in the USA, Binge in Australia and a number of other platforms around the world. She recently wrapped production on SBS’s new drama, THE AIRPORT CHAPLAIN. The eight-part series stars Shabana opposite Hugo Weaving and captures the high-stakes world of a bustling international airport, told through the struggles and triumphs of the workers who keep it running. Recently in film, she voiced the lead character of “Saira” in the animated feature film LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS which was selected for the 2025 Berlinale where it won the Teddy Award and honored with an AACTA Award for ‘Best Indie Film’. Previously in film, she starred as “Irene” in the feature film, BIRDEATER, for which she was awarded ‘Best Actress’ by the Australian Film Critics Association. The film also won the AACTA for ‘Best Independent Feature Film’, the audience award for ‘Best Australian Narrative Feature at Sydney Film Festival’ and had sold out screenings at Melbourne International Film Festival prior to a very well-received release in the USA at SXSW. Shabana co-won ‘Best Female Actor’ at Tropfest in 2019 and was nominated for ‘Best Performance’ at Stellar Film Festival and ‘Best Actress’ at the South Australian Screen Awards for her work in the feature CRUSH. She also plays “Lali” in the short film I’M THE MOST RACIST PERSON I KNOW which won the Special Jury Award at SXSW 2025, ‘Best Short Film’ at Cinefest Oz in 2025 and ‘Best Short Film’ at the 2026 AACTA Awards. Previous television credits include roles on the animated series TALES FROM OUTER SUBURBIA, ABC’s IN LIMBO, SBS’s THE HUNTING, Netflix’s APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, Disney+’s NAUTILUS, ABC’S UTOPIA and WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?. Shabana also regularly lends her voice and talent for accents to voiceover work and audiobooks, including the very important story Home to Biloela by Priya Nadesalingam. Splitting her time between Australia and Los Angeles, she continues to take on bold, diverse roles that showcase her talent and versatility while highlighting her passion for telling stories that push the envelope. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() In Conversation with Dean Drieberg, Director (Hamilton, Lion King) | Dean Drieberg is an acclaimed creative with almost three decades’ experience in theatre, advertising and events. He recently directed Nine for NIDA and Dial M For Murder for Smoke&Mirrors Productions. Dean is Resident Director for Disney's The Lion King and was Resident Director of Hamilton for the Australian, New Zealand and International tours from 2021 to 2025. He directed Promises, Promises at Hayes Theatre, the Australian Premiere of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (nominated for Best Musical in the TimeOut Sydney Arts & Culture Awards and 3 Sydney Theatre Awards) for Darlinghurst Theatre Company, the Australian Premiere of Passing Strange (nominated for 5 Green Room Awards including Production of the Year) for Antipodes Theatre Company, co-directed Colour And Light: The Art of Sondheim (winning 2 Green Room Awards) and Sunday In The Park George (Green Room Award nominee for Best Direction and Best Multimedia Design) for Watch This - Australia's Sondheim repertory company for whom he is Co-Artistic Director, directed and designed bare the Musical and the Australian Premiere of Memphis the musical for StageArt. Dean has worked on over 20 national tours and has produced advertising campaigns and major events across Australia, New Zealand, in Tokyo and New York. Dean is an advocate for theatre that is inclusive of Indigenous, Bla(c)k and people of colour, artists with a disability and LGBTQIA+ artists. | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Performance Preparation with Kym Jackson✨ | performance preparationacting techniques+3 | Kym Jackson | Equity Foundation PodcastThe Hollywood Survival Guide For Actors+4 | — | actingpreparation+5 | — | 1h 36m 31s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Creative Partnerships with Amy Ingram, Julia Robertson, Ngoc Phan, Nicholas Brown and Cameron Hurry✨ | creative collaborationtheatre production+3 | Amy IngramJulia Robertson+3 | Equity Foundation Podcast | — | theatreactors+3 | — | 1h 01m 31s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() US Accent Livestream with Charley Layton✨ | US dialect coachingaccent training+3 | Charley Layton | Atlantic Acting SchoolTommy the Musical+7 | NYCBrooklyn College | US dialectaccent coaching+4 | — | 1h 25m 50s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() In Conversation with Casting Director Kirsty McGregor✨ | castingauditions+3 | Kirsty McGregor | Casting Guild of AustraliaCasting Society of America+9 | — | casting directorauditions+6 | — | 57m 03s | |
| 5/11/26 | ![]() Contracts and Residuals with Tess Chappell and Miles Hunt✨ | employment contractsusage payments+4 | Tess ChappellMiles Hunt | EquityMEAA+1 | — | contractsresiduals+7 | — | 1h 30m 14s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() In Conversation with Lauren Wiley, Casting Director✨ | castingauditions+3 | Lauren Wiley | EquityA Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical+10 | — | casting directorauditions+3 | — | 58m 18s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() An introduction to the Voice Over Industry with Alexandra Lopez✨ | voice over industryacting career+3 | Alexandra Lopez | Scout ManagementAlexandra Lopez Studios+8 | — | voice overacting+3 | — | 56m 42s | |
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| 3/31/26 | ![]() How to Make Money Playing Yourself with Michael Pope✨ | monetizing performance skillsacting career+4 | Michael Pope | Equity Foundation PodcastThe Price Is Right+2 | — | actingmonetization+4 | — | 55m 15s | |
| 12/12/25 | ![]() A Masterclass with Acting Coach Miranda Harcourt✨ | acting techniquesnaturalism in performance+4 | Miranda Harcourt | TIFFNYU Tisch+4 | — | acting coachperformance+6 | — | 1h 25m 42s | |
| 12/3/25 | ![]() Acting for Late Bloomers (It’s never too late to start) with David John Clark✨ | actinglate bloomers+4 | David John Clark | The Late Bloomer ActorStar Wars 'Attack Of The Clones' | — | actinglate bloomer+5 | — | 59m 32s | |
| 11/27/25 | ![]() In Conversation with US Casting Director Meg Morman✨ | US casting processactor/casting director relationship+3 | Meg Morman | Morman Boling Casting20th Century Fox+23 | — | casting directoractors+5 | — | 55m 10s | |
| 11/21/25 | ![]() Relocating to a Major Market with Kym Jackson✨ | acting careerrelocation+4 | Kym Jackson | SAG-AFTRAMEAA+3 | — | actingrelocation+5 | — | 1h 38m 21s | |
| 11/13/25 | ![]() The Long Game: How to Sustain an Acting Career in an Uncertain Industry with Damien Strouthos✨ | acting careerresilience+3 | Damien Strouthos | Sydney Theatre CompanyBell Shakespeare+14 | — | actingcareer sustainability+3 | — | 1h 26m 08s | |
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Riding the roller coaster, navigating the risks and hazards of the acting life with Dr Julie Crabtree, PHD✨ | wellbeing in performance industrymanaging negative emotions+4 | Dr Julie Crabtree | Zebra PsychologyAPS Arts and Performance Interest Group | — | actingmental health+5 | — | 58m 33s | |
| 10/27/25 | ![]() AI and the Actor: Protecting Creativity with Lilia Anderson, Matt Byrne and Michael Balk✨ | AI and creativityregulation of AI+3 | Lilia AndersonMatt Byrne | MEAA | — | AIcreativity+6 | — | 58m 09s | |
| 9/25/25 | ![]() In Conversation with STC Artistic Director Mitchell Butel | An opportunity to hear from the Sydney Theatre Company's Artistic Director Mitchell Butel who will talk to actor Danielle Cormack about the actor-director relationship, the steps that artistic directors take to choose productions, the casting process and STC's plans for the future. Mitchell Butel is a multi-awarded director, performer, writer and producer and Sydney Theatre Company’s Artistic Director and Co-CEO. Mitchell holds four Helpmann Awards, four Sydney Theatre Awards and two Victorian Green Room Awards for his work as a director and actor in Australia. He has worked extensively for State Theatre Company South Australia, Sydney Theatre Company, Melbourne Theatre Company, Queensland Theatre, Belvoir, Bell Shakespeare, Griffin, Malthouse, Opera Australia, Sydney Chamber Opera, Pinchgut Opera, The Production Company, The Hayes Theatre and for the Sydney, Adelaide and Perth Festivals on over 200 professional productions. | — | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | ![]() In Conversation with Director of Photography Emma Paine and Queenie van de Zandt | Join Director of Photography Emma Paine (Colin from Accounts, NCIS - Sydney, Watching You, Four Years Later) and Queenie van de Zandt as they explore the actor and DOP relationship. As an actor it is important to understand every role on a production and how your work intersects with all involved. DOP's are an integral part of the storytelling process as they are responsible for creating the look of the film. Their primary duties include developing a film's visual style, determining lighting and composition and planning camera angles. The conversation will also cover Emma's extensive work locally, how the DOP’s process impacts actors’ and what we see on screen. This conversation may be particularly useful for actors with a theatre background who are not as familiar with the complexities of screen acting. Audience members will leave with a better understanding of how to work effectively with a DOP on their next job. | — | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | ![]() The Resilient Actor: Emotional Connection and Thriving in High Stakes Auditions with Damien Strouthos | Learn how to deliver under pressure with actor, WAAPA grad and founder of The Resilient Actor, Damien Strouthos. This practical session gives you the tools to stay grounded in high pressure auditions, emotionally connect to character and give your best work even when the stakes are high. And maybe even a cheeky crying hack or two. Damien Strouthos is an award-winning actor, best known for his work in the Foxtel series The Twelve and HBO Max/BBC’s The Tourist, with a career spanning film, television, and theatre. On screen, he’s appeared in Heartbreak High(Netflix), One Night (Paramount+), Last King of the Cross (Paramount+), Home and Away, and Pieces of Her (Netflix). His feature film credits include Transfusion, directed by Matt Nable, I Am Woman, and Peter Rabbit 1 and; 2. Damien is also an accomplished theatre performer, having worked with Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare, Belvoir, and Sport for Jove, most recently appearing in Death of a Salesman opposite Anthony LaPaglia. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | ![]() George Miller AO In Conversation with Jason Klarwein | This is an exclusive in conversation with legendary filmmaker George Miller AO — the creative force behind the Mad Max franchise, Happy Feet, Babe and so much more. George will sit down with Equity President Jason Klarwein to reflect on his remarkable career, share insights into his bold creative process, and delve into his unique collaboration with actors. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the craft, this is an unmissable chance to hear from one of the world’s most imaginative directors. | — | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | ![]() How to authentically perform with an American accent with Katherine Beck | This is a chance to work with Katherine Beck on what it takes to master NOT mimic the US accent. Attendees will work on the placement of sounds and how to achieve the accent authenticity in just 66 days. Katherine Beck is a leading voice and dialect coach who works regularly with actors at The Actor’s Hub, The Actor’s Pulse, Screenwise, International Screen Academy and on film and theatre productions. She is the co-founder and co-author of Hollywood Speak: The Australian Actor’s Resource Guide to Creating an Authentic American Accent. Born and raised in Chicago, Katherine is a native American accent speaker. | — | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() US Casting Director Steven Tylor O’Connor In Conversation with Danielle Cormack | Steven Tylor O’Connor, a two-time Emmy and multiple Artios Award winning Casting Professional at Aufiero/Horn Casting in the US, will talk to Equity member and actor Danielle Cormack about the US casting process, the actor/casting director relationship, his advice for actors and what he has learnt along the way. Steven has won Casting Associate of the Year at the Heller Awards in 2024. Steven also sits on the Board of Directors for Casting Society and serves in Executive Leadership as their Treasurer / VP of Finance. | — | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | ![]() Intimacy On Set - An Update with Chloe Dallimore and Helen Dallimore | The role of intimacy director is now a familiar one - so where are we now? Given the impact and significance of the role this is a chance for an update by one of the most successful intimacy directors, Chloe Dallimore AM with Helen Dallimore in the interview chair. Topics discussed include: - How to work effectively with your intimacy director (ID) - What can you ask the ID when you are on set… - How you can go with not knowing how to work with an ID to realising that you can’t work without them. - What can/does the ID director bring to the set? - What can actors and crew do to ensure correct protocols on set without an ID | — | ||||||
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