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The Director's Diary

The Director's Diary

Written by: Alexander Palmer
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 This podcast is simple, every week I’m going to share my personal diary with you. I want to give you an open-source insight into what it’s like to make work as an artist, as a director - what it is really like. This is not scripted, this is direct from my diary. I have no agenda. I am not selling anything. This is about being open and honest and sharing my struggles and the difficulties I face on a day-to-day basis and how I look to overcome them. My name is Alex Palmer, this is the Director’s Diary. It’s no one’s intention to share a diary, so if you’re listening to this keep it close and use it well.All rights reserved Art
Episodes
  • C33: All actors need to hear this

    C33: All actors need to hear this
    Mar 22 2023
    All actors need to hear this. The top DOs and DON'Ts from the auditioning process. Here Alex lays out top tips to stand out and what mistakes to avoid when applying for roles.
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    26 mins
  • C32: Rhiannon White - Class, Activism and Embracing the anarchy

    C32: Rhiannon White - Class, Activism and Embracing the anarchy
    Jun 20 2022
    Rhiannon White, co-founder and co-director at Common Wealth. Common Wealth are an Arts Council NPO who make socially charged, activist and site-based work. Interestingly they work out of two cities, Cardiff and Bradford. Rhiannon fronts the Welsh side of the company and here we learn about her journey from her estate, to squatting in Bristol to setting up this exciting company. Questions include; -What was your childhood like? -Your first experience of theatre? -Squatting in Bristol….what is the journey there? Does your hustle come down to class? -Was there a moment that you can remember a certain code in the industry? -What do Common Wealth do really well? -What is your rehearsal period like? -How do you work across two cities? -What is the most difficult thing? TW: We do speak briefly about domestic abuse.
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    40 mins
  • C31: Jess Sweet- How to start with nothing and trust your instincts

    C31: Jess Sweet- How to start with nothing and trust your instincts
    Jun 13 2022
    Jess Sweet runs CLAY (Centre for Live Art Yorkshire). CLAY is an ambitious, lively and welcoming live art venue in Leeds. In this chapter Jess speaks about what it was like to quit her job, her relationship and leave her accommodation to then go on to build something. This chapter has multiple take-aways including; - How to trust your instincts when others doubt you? - How to choose the right people to work with? - How to make a company agile and still be able to grow it? - How can a board make all the difference to a company? - How can you engage with new audiences and make them feel welcome?
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    1 hr
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