The Acting Mastery Podcast

Acting Mastery is committed to empowering actors in the craft and careers, leaving them free to be and free to act with authenticity, with nothing in the way of their full self-expression, and with peace of mind. Our mission is grounded in the three pillars of an actor’s career: mastering the craft, developing a powerful, resilient, and growth-oriented mindset, and actively creating and making the most of opportunities.

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Episodes

011 | Creating Your Own Work with Award-Winning Writer-Director, Yolanda Ramke

We're thrilled to bring you an incredibly insightful conversation with one of Australia's most exciting writer-directors, Yolanda Ramke. Yolanda first captured international attention with her short zombie film, ' Cargo' , which she co-wrote and co-directed with Ben Howling. That short film, originally made for Tropfest , went viral and was praised by the likes of Simon Pegg . It went on to become a feature-length Netflix original film, starring Martin Freeman. ‘ Cargo ’ was nominated for 5 AACT...

Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 44 min

010 | Authorship for Actors with Legendary Coach, Gerry Grennell

We are honoured to share one of the most transformative conversations we’ve had in recent memory with one of the world's most in-demand acting coaches, Gerry Grennell. If you’ve watched the ‘I Am Heath Ledger’ documentary, you would be familiar with Gerry’s name, and learned about the extraordinary collaboration between Gerry and Heath on some of Heath's most iconic roles, including his Oscar-winning portrayal as the Joker in Christopher Nolan's ‘The Dark Knight’. Gerry Grennell has quietly beco...

Jan 28, 2025•2 hr 25 min

009 | Award-Winning Actor, Damon Herriman

Damon Herriman is one of Australia's most versatile and respected actors, with a career spanning over decades across film, television and theatre. Known for his chameleon-like ability to fully inhabit a wide range of characters. Damon has captivated audiences with performances in critically acclaimed projects, such as his chilling portrayal as Charles Manson in both Quentin Tarantino's ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and David Fincher's Netflix series ‘Mindhunter’. Damon's most recent films incl...

Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 44 min

008 | Casting, Auditions, and Practical Advice for Actors

Brenden Rodriguez and Daniel Schwab are making a name for themselves in the world of casting, having worked alongside Robert Ulrich at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting, one of the top casting offices in Los Angeles. Their casting track record so far includes working on major TV projects like Netflix’s ‘The Perfect Couple’, Amazon Prime’s darkly comic superhero hit, ‘THE BOYS’, and its spin-off, ‘GEN V’, ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ for NBC, and ‘Monarch’ for FOX. Shooting has recently wrapped on...

Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 46 min

007 | Comedy Acting, Writing & Directing with Steve Kaplan

Steve Kaplan has been called the comedy guru for good reason. He's an esteemed comedy consultant, author and instructor who works with major studios like HBO, Disney, DreamWorks and others, helping writers, directors, producers, and actors, enhance the comedic elements of their work. He's also the author of two highly regarded books, ‘The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny’, and ‘The Comic Hero's Journey’. In this episode, we delve into the mechanics of comedy, discuss S...

Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min

006 | All things Shakespeare, Acting, and Directing with John Bell

When it comes to Shakespeare, John Bell is perhaps Australia’s most authoritative voice. He’s not only an acclaimed actor and director, but the founder of the Bell Shakespeare company, which has brought the works of Shakespeare to life for audiences across Australia, for over three decades. He’s been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia, and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, for his outstanding contributions to the arts. John was involved in the early days of 2 of Australia’...

Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min

005 | Living Truthfully and Meisner Training with Scott Williams

We're honoured to have Scott Williams as our guest for this episode! Scott is the founder of The Impulse Company International, and one of London’s leading Meisner Technique teachers. Scott has been teaching and directing around the world for over 40 years. He trained with Sanford Meisner himself at The Neighbourhood Playhouse in New York, and with the renowned director William Ball, at The American Conservatory Theatre. In this episode, we explore what Meisner training offers, and what it means...

Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min

004 | Navigating Your Own Creative Path with with Ainslie Clouston

Join us for an inspiring episode with Ainslie Clouston, the creative force behind the series ‘Paper Dolls,’ now streaming on Netflix. Recorded live at our Industry Talk Night, Ainslie shares her journey from beginning her career as an actor in series like ‘Diary of an Uber Driver’, ‘Winter’, and ‘BedHead’ (directed by Ben Mathews) to making a pact with herself early on to earn her living solely through the entertainment industry. This resolve led her to explore and excel in various roles, from c...

May 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

003 | The Acting Industry with Sonya Marturano

Todays Episode was recorded live during one of our industry talk nights at the Acting Mastery Studio in Bondi Junction. Sonya shares invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of talent management, the importance of fostering genuine relationships in the industry and what it takes to thrive as an actor in todays competitive environment.

Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min

002 | Miranda Harcourt talks acting

We have the honour of hosting Miranda Harcourt, one of the most sought after acting coaches in the industry. Miranda's clients have won and been nominated for multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs, including a 2022 Golden Globe win and a 2022 Academy Award nomination. Miranda not only supports and coaches stars at the highest level, but also guides emerging talents into stellar careers. The tools, exercises, and approaches that Miranda has developed are implemented in rehearsa...

Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 31 min

001 | Interview with the acclaimed director Kim Farrant

On our debut episode, we dive deep into the world of film and performance with the exceptionally talented Kim Farrant, a director and acting coach known for her unique ability to draw out raw, powerful performances from her actors. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of acting and directing, Kim's journey through the film industry, and her deep insights into the work. Check out more about Acting Mastery on Our website Our Instagram...

Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min

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