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Well. What a 7 months it has been since we last spoke...
I've been wanting to record an episode like this for the longest, but for the longest I haven't felt fully able to speak on my experiences this year. Even this is only scratching the surface of what I have learned recently, but listen up if you're keen for some insights on:
- Overnight success vs overnight exposure
- What it means to be a "working actor"
- Doing the work of letting go
I hope you enjoy the episode! For those of you who prefer to watch their podcasts, you can also catch this episode on YouTube by clicking here.
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Itâs the first day of Spring yâall & itâs also đMY BIRTHDAY! đ To honour *finally* entering the last year of my 20s, I wanted to share 29 things I have learned as an actor so far:
1. Everything passes
2. If you ever need the toilet on set ask to go for a â10-1â (ten, one)
3. You can feel so alone sometimes, but all actors want to be seen. None of us is alone in that
4. The nerves never go away
5. Things happen in the time they are supposed to
6. Collaboration is the true gift of this industry
7. There is no such thing as a bad offer in a rehearsal space
8. No one will give a sh*t about that hair thatâs out of place in your headshot
9. Nothing is ever as it seems, be open to everything
10. An agent should feel like a teammate
11. Being an actor is the best job in the world, but itâs not the most interesting thing about you
12. Downstage means the front of the stage. Upstage means the back of the stage
13. Being number 1 on the call sheet is a huge honour but an immense responsibility
14. Be kind to everyone. Not because you donât know where theyâll end up, but because you donât want to be an a$$hole
15. That thing youâre struggling with now will seem so easy one day soon comparatively
16. Direction is not a personal attack, take it
17. Fretting about an audition wonât change the outcome
18. There are worse things than being âout of workâ
19. This is a people business and some of the most amazing people are in this business
20. Touring is gruelling, pack a solid survival kit of home comforts
21. No one ever misses a job because they took a holiday
22. You might have to miss a holiday to take a job though
23. You always have more to learn about the craft of acting
24. The work you make with friends is the best kind
25. There is no shame in working a muggle job
26. Every life experience you have is preparing you for some role, someday
27. A great teacher/mentor is invaluable
28. You deserve to be in every audition youâre called in for
29. Life is short, donât neglect the other parts
Have a beautiful week! And some cake - we celebratin' x -
Saknas det avsnitt?
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This week I am finally committing to less commitment when it comes to this podcast - with chest!
It has been such an honour to produce this podcast weekly (for the most part) since December 27th 2021 and I hope that it has given a decent amount of insight into the plight of being a working actor, from a level of perceived success. I still have much more to learn and will still have much more to share, so this isn't goodbye! It's just a warning that from henceforth you can expect these episodes to come at you a little more sporadically, as I endeavour to deliver quality over quantity.
And of course, there's a little sprinkling in there of a some rich takeaways I have had from some of my recent trips to the theatre and cinema.
I don't know when we will speak again, but as soon as something significant happens I promise we shall. In the meantime, feel free to join my new monthly "check-in" newsletter via my coaching business In The Room, starting 1st March 2023. You can sign-up at www.stepintotheroom.co.uk. Alternatively, you can also find me on any social media platform using the handle @adele_jjames đ
Until next time!
Adele x
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This week I wanted to give you a quick reminder of how important it is to BELIEVE in yourself. It is the most radical form of selfcare, the foundation from which all else springs, and absolutely imperative if you want to be a successful actor.
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This week, I am creeping out of my February hibernation to talk to you about an observation that I came across the other day about being a successful actor. I also wanted to share some insights I had after going to watch Burntwood School's production of Grease earlier this week, which awoke in me such a craving for the thrill and joy of acting at its core!
For Making Our Way this week, I am chatting about a tendency some of us can have to anticipate the result of something and therefore fail to take action on that same something, inspired by a chat I had with one of my In The Room coaching clients. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segment? Email it over to: [email protected].
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This week I might still be bearing the war wounds of my latest battle with the flu - the second time this winter - but I am back nonetheless!
Having had such a lack of energy of late has really got me thinking and reflecting on what it means to give my energy and effort to things - so that I can a) access the community that I need to survive this industry, and so that I may b) be able to move forwards in my career and my life. Permission is something that we need to be able to give to ourselves, and I think it is something that we ought to give to ourselves if we want to see progress. That is to say, permission to take up space in whatever way we need/want to and permission to try (and fail) at things.
For Making Our Way this week, I was inspired to talk about a friend of mine who moved stateside a few days ago after obtaining her O-1 visa some months back- because I think we could all really benefit from being a little less think and a little more DO! Just like her. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segment? Email it over to: [email protected].
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This week I am throwing it back to a conversation I had with the delightful Kyla Frye just before Christmas in 2022, all about her life as a mummy, actor, writer, director, producer and all-round inspiring human being.
Kyla Frye is an award-winning actress and filmmaker, whose intent on shaping the future of TV and film began with the launch of her production company, Fryeday Entertainment, in 2012. With a passion for bringing diverse and marginalised stories to the mainstream, Kyla believes that every voice deserves to be heard and every person, deserves to be seen.
From writing, to directing, to starring and producing, Kylaâs ability to be both versatile and innovative, has allowed her to bring about three short films that have received wide critical acclaim and multiple festival selections alike; showbiz documentary, âThe Keyâ, Amazon Prime crime caper, âDouble Crossâ and mental health awareness film, âFacesâ, Kyla Frye is about being the change we want to see, both on and off the screen.
Kyla has an infectious spirit and many wise and wonderful things to say. I hope you enjoy her episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!
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Instagram: @kylafryeofficial
Twitter: @kylafrye
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Who else is really enjoying the slow speed of this January? I said last week that 2023 will be the year of momentum, but momentum in your acting career does not have to equal speed exclusively. Plus, enjoy my outtakes from travelling and meeting people on my adventures around protecting your energy.
For Making Our Way this week, I am speaking on a conversation I had with a fellow actor about finding the love for all of the things we GET TO DO to move our career forwards. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segment? Email it over to: [email protected].
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For the first time in years I am fully committing to the New Year, clean slate vibe! After a few years of anxiety and loneliness, I am ready for a year of forward momentum and in this week's episode, I want to share how and why with you. If you too are feeling to give yourself a good dose of forward energy, this one is for you.
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Merry Christmas podcast listeners! My gift to you this year is the conversation I had with the delightful Harry Collett!
Harry is an Essex-born actor best known for playing Ollie Hide in Casualty from 2014 til 2022, Tommy Stubbins in Dolittle and for his latest role, Prince Jace Valeryon, in HBOâs House Of The Dragon.
Iâve admired Harryâs work, but more so his work ethic- particularly as such a young performer in such high end projects, ever since our paths first crossed on Casualty and I am so proud and excited to see the heights he is reaching now. He is still humble as ever, so funny and just lovely to chat to. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
You can follow Harry Collett on social media at:
Instagram: @harrycollettactor
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This week, I have been thinking a lot about balance and more specifically, the choices I (and all of us) get to make around the prioritisation of our time. After all, she really is the most precious resource we all have...
In Making Our Way this week I am addressing a question from the In The Room (coaching) Instagram Q+A a few weeks ago, about how I spend my time when I am not working (on an acting job). A valuable and complimentary topic for this week's time focus.
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Just as I had hoped it would be, the move into the new house this week has brought with it the freshest of fresh starts, with the priority this week being mental space, nourishment and clarity (even if only on what to get more clarity on...).
As such, I haven't done a single thing that was acting-related. Instead, I have mostly been pouring myself into my life coaching diploma and thus, myself. I can't wait for you to share in the observations I have gained from doing that!
In Making Our Way this week I am addressing a question from the In The Room (coaching) Instagram Q+A this week, about knowing if you have found the "right" agent for you, but more widely, trusting in your inner compass more to guide you along your journey of what is "right" and "wrong" for you...
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Well, this week's episode might feel like it has nothing to do with pursuing an acting career... but in that way that there is no acting without the actor, it has everything to do with it!
As I make (yet another) move to a new home this weekend, it feels only right to open up about my long-standing wrestle with depression - something which has been very prevalent in the time I have spent in the home I am leaving - and my subsequent love of new starts. Plus, hear my tribute to my album of the year: 'This Is What I Mean' by Stormzy. It has all at once personally shattered and creatively inspired me beyond measure.
In Making Our Way this week I am addressing a question from the In The Room (coaching) Instagram Q+A about being seen regularly by the same casting director, because I feel this question actually speaks to a wider trap that I myself am guilty of falling into - creating problems where they don't exist...
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A few weeks ago when I was still on tour, I had the good fortune of being able to sit down with my good friend, Vincent Jerome.
Vincent Jerome is a London-based artist with a degree in Performing Arts from London Metropolitan University. Since working in theatre venues, he has acted in films such as Transformers: The Last Knight and Wonder Woman 1984. He has written, produced and starred in two award-winning short films and has various upcoming film and TV roles including a lead role in the BBC revival of beloved school drama Waterloo Road. Vincent is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry and recently became an ambassador for the Anna Fiorentini Performing Arts School for young people based in East London.
In this episode, we chat all about Vince's come-up in the industry from independent filmmaking and theatre, via his approach to developing characters, owning every role and working with industry family; to the point that he is at right now: soon to air as one of the leads, Deputy Head Lindon King, in the upcoming reboot of Waterloo Road (BBC). I hope you will enjoy hearing him speak on his experience of being an Actor as much as I did!
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Instagram: @vincent_jerome_
Twitter: @vincent_jerome_
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This week has been a big week for me... started with a blue tick, included a meaningful heart-to-heart with my agent, and finished with our final performances of The Importance of Being Earnest UK tour!
By all accounts, its been a great week, albeit surprising in places. As always, there is much to take away from it all.
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This week I have been slapped around the face by the anniversary of some very big life changes. It has had me reflecting on what it has been like to survive personally and thrive professionally throughout a tough grieving process.
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I also had the good fortune of watching a West End show last week before we moved into The Rose Theatre Kingston for the final two weeks of The Importance of Being Earnest. I have come away with some observations about being on the other side of the curtain whilst in the middle of a show run.
Thank you to my In The Room (coaching) client for inspiring this week's Making Our Way segment: trusting your auditions and being ready for work.
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This week I sat down with a very good friend I made earlier this year filming in Morocco - the awesome actress, Kaysha Woollery (she/her).
Kaysha is a London-based actor. With over a decade's acting experience, she has worked with a range of notable companies, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, National Theatre Scotland, The Young Vic, The Bush, Lyric Hammersmith, and The Old Vic. She recently starred as Chantelle Fry in an episode of Doctors, which is available to watch NOW on BBC iPlayer: click here to watch Kaysha's episode of Doctors on iPlayer!
Kaysha is frank, funny and oh so talented and I am so excited for you to hear her very refreshing perspective on both the industry and her own career. Enjoy!
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Instagram: @kayshawoollery
Twitter: @kayshawoollery
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This week I am coming to you from gorgeous Los Angeles, California! However, and perhaps contrary to expectation, I am here purely for pleasure this week visiting friends and taking a well-needed/deserved holiday break from touring The Importance of Being Earnest around the UK. I have made absolutely no business engagements whatsoever for the time I am out here and having already done a lot of the tourist-y things in LA on my last trip here years ago, this time around I have relished the unique opportunity to view LA from a much more local perspective and get a sense of what it might be like to actually live here one day. Here are my findings...
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This week I sat down with my current co-star of The Importance of Being Earnest and the incredibly multi-talented, Mr Daniel Jacob (he/him), to catch up about how our tour has been going for him so far and more...
Daniel Jacob is an Actor and Cabaret Performer who graduated from the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts (LIPA)
Some of Danielâs credits include The Importance of Being Ernest, Death Drop, Everybodyâs Talking About Jamie, Aladdin & Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Daniel has also gained international recognition as his Drag Queen alter ego Vinegar Strokes. Vinegar became a household name when she strutted her heels into the werkroom of the first season of RuPaulâs Drag Race UK. After the National and International success of RuPaulâs Drag Race UK Vinegar Strokes has toured and performed across the UK, Ireland, Europe and America, starred in an Opera in Copenhagen for World Pride, appeared on numerous podcasts and radio shows, including Radio 1 and Gaydio, presented multiple Drag Race associated web seriesâ and also gained several TV credits including Eastenders, Dinner With My Ex and Drag Karaoke Club.
Vinegar is also the lead singer of music act, Vinegar Strokes & The Morning Afters, a 6-piece Funk/Synth/Pop band performing live shows across the UK.
Vinegar Strokes & The Morning Afters music can be found on Spotify & iTunes.
This episode is packed with lots of laughs, lots of sound wisdom, and a bit of innuendo - safe to say, this one has something for everyone! I hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed recording it.
You can follow Daniel Jacob (AKA Vinegar Strokes) on social media at:
Instagram: @theonlyvinegarstrokes
Twitter: @theonlyvinegar
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Coming at you this week from tour venue #4: The Northern Stage in BEAUTIFUL Newcastle. We're over halfway through the tour now, so I thought it would be a great time to reflect on some survival advice and tips for touring Actors.
This week on Making Our Way: when to take advice and who from. Do you have a topic idea for a future Making Our Way segment? Email it over to: [email protected]
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