Actors put blood, sweat & tears into taping. Takes days to perfect an accent, memorise sides, friends & family give up time to read in. To hear it was for nothing & no one saw the result of the work is crushing & demeaning.
Must-read by theatre scholar @Kasia_Lech on #CulturalAppropriation in response to @MrLukowski's article on @AlmeidaTheatre's #ColdWar.
"Heritage is not the same as specifically situated knowledge embedded and affected by specific experiences and social and cultural positioning."
Trying to catch up with the times, we asked the AI to imagine migrant actors in London, and here are the results! There’s a slight chance we’re obsessed 😳
Presenting the next set of wonderful performers and creatives from our Migrants' Cabaret:
@tessabatt
@KellySch01
@BooneLeeroy@indigoblvd
Don’t miss this chance to see them perform - 7pm this Sat 18.2.23, at All About Eve Camden!
Get your tickets here:
https://t.co/SspiHHZJQD
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These are quotes from fellow migrant theatre professionals who have struggled with the UK theatre scene. We too have felt this way.
@istudor_alex@NastazjaDom@LaraVP
Join us for a celebration of culture, with wonderful, funny, sad, touching and ridiculous stories by migrants in the theatre world. Raising funds for a future production this summer.
18.02.23
Doors 19:00 | Start 19:30
All About Eve - Camden
Tickets -
https://t.co/jfjrw5RFJS
Behind every great self tape, there is always a fantastic partner reading in!
As it’s Valentine’s Day here at Mixing Networks, we want to celebrate your partners who read in for you!
Tag your partner who helps you with your self tapes and show them they love they deserve! ❤️
Our client is looking for Male #Portuguese (EU) and #Italian speaking Voice actors of African Heritage for an advertising campaign for an online dating service. For more information, email [email protected] with #32djbj6 in the subject line and attach a demo. #CastingCall
The UK produces outstanding shows.I can think of 10 musically talented Italian actors in my head right now.And not a single Italian actor was cast here.The UK does not represent European actors enough.Let us be part of those outstanding shows #CASTING#representation#actorslife
The UK produces outstanding shows.I can think of 10 musically talented Italian actors in my head right now.And not a single Italian actor was cast here.The UK does not represent European actors enough.Let us be part of those outstanding shows #CASTING#representation#actorslife
Now open for applications: a new @BBCDoctors directors training scheme with @bbcstudios and Directors UK!
Based in Birmingham, this is a fantastic opportunity including practical exercises + experiences using cameras, lights and sound.
Find out more: https://t.co/Zo7Cj1bYDb