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Equity Foundation PodcastThe Equity Foundation the professional developm Author: Equity Foundation Podcast
The Equity Foundation the professional development arm of Actors Equity was established in 2002 to oversee Equitys publications, awards and extensive professional program. The mission of the Equity Foundation is to enhance the lives of Australian and New Zealand actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavours and the communities in which they live. Our professional program, which connects with performers in Australia and New Zealand through an extensive masterclass and workshop program, is developed in close collaboration with performers. The Equity Foundation is independent from Actors Equity but offers substantive services to Equity members, free of charge. The Foundation relies solely on the support from grants, corporate sponsorships, bequests and individual contributions to maintain our programs and create new ones. Our mission is to assist, educate and inspire actors. Language: en Genres: Arts, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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In Conversation with Casting Director Kirsty McGregor
Sunday, 10 May, 2026
Actor and Equity member Monica Sayers will chat to Australian casting director Kirsty McGregor about discuss auditions, castings and the actor/casting director relationship. Kirsty McGregor’s journey from performer to an influential casting director working across Australia and internationally has had a significant impact on film and television. She is the recipient of three AACTA Awards and seventeen Casting Guild of Australia Awards, and has also received three nominations from the Casting Society of Americas well as an Emmy nomination. A long-time advocate for the craft of casting, Kirsty has been a leading voice within the Casting Guild of Australia, championing the recognition of casting as a key creative department. Her work has helped shape some of the most acclaimed Australian productions of recent years, including Lion, Animal Kingdom, Babyteeth, Colin from Accounts, Top Of The Lake, The Twelve, Apple Cider Vinegar and Bump. Her work continues to shape and elevate talent both in Australia and internationally. Kirsty is a proud member of the Casting Guild of Australia, the Casting Society of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
