The Indie Setup podcast

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Paris is an actor, musician and creator, based in Sydney. We caught up with Paris in his home studio to chat with him about what he loves about making music and how he incorporated his loves of writing, theatre and music into one show. We chat everything from western Sydney lads to performing the musicality of Shakespearian text. You can catch Paris on his socials on Instagram @hydorsia and @parischange Check out his Soundcloud page: soundcloud.com/hydorsia You can also catch Paris performing in Shakespeare's Long Lost Play early 2021. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Video Edited by Lachlan Wylie. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. https://anchor.fm/shapehouseproductions…

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Accessible Arts With The Lowrencev Twins 32:32

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In this episode we chat to the Lowrencev twins Bedelia and Jeremy about beginning their journey in theatre making and arts as actors with disabilities. We delve into their lives, their craft and their experiences working together over the last year as siblings. Together they recently announced the formation of their organisation Low Standards, aiming to facilitate work with queer and disabled performers to create a show that flips the expectations of what it means to live with disability. Follow them on Instagram to keep up to date with their work: @jklow98 and @bedevil_b Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. https://anchor.fm/shapehouseproductions…

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Creating Your Craft With Bernadette Fam 53:22

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There are many different ways to contribute to theatre as an indie artist and our guest Bernadette Fam has got something to say on just about all of them. Bernadette is a multidisciplinary artist working across theatre making, directing, writing, dramaturge and creative producing. In this episode we talk to her about the ways that her path has been shaped by the people she has met along the way, the struggles that she has faced and the creativity and passion that she brings with her to every project. You can catch Bernadette on Instagram @bernadettefam and you can check out the short film we discuss in the episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF2zc9YmOOg&ab_channel=PYTFairfield Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Video Edited by Lachlan Wylie. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. https://anchor.fm/shapehouseproductions…

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Looking Ahead With Annie Boyle 49:32

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Episode 2 of season 2 features independent creator Annie Boyle. We got to talking about how Annie has been spending her time in 2020 preparing and reflecting on her craft, what she has learnt on her journey so far, from refusing to take no for an answer, to what she is looking forward to most in 2021. Annie Boyle is a multidisciplinary artist, her skill set includes; Stand up comedy, Filmaking, Producing and Acting. Annie is a member of Shape House productions and has her own company, Boyling House. You can check her work out on Instagram @boylinghouse And Facebook @itsannieboyle You can catch the short film Blue, which we chatted about during the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRg-SI-5oJI&ab_channel=BoylingHouse Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Video Edited by Lachlan Wylie. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. https://anchor.fm/shapehouseproductions…

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Making Housemates With Shape House Productions 49:15

5 years ago49:15

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We're back baby! Season 2 of the Indie Setup is coming through your ears pandemic or no pandemic. This Season we're talking to emerging artists, we want to chat about getting a career rolling, starting out, what to look forward to, challenges and everything else that comes along with it. In this episode we chat about how we made the series, how the pandemic affected the production and how it affected our lives as a whole. We're bringing back some familiar voices from Shape House Productions, Chloe Baldacchino and Hayley McAlister who, along with myself worked on the Shape House Productions web series called Housemates which you can catch on our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI3BFBETZjlFefmKv1KP_Yi23ziVPh4F4 Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Video edited by Lachlan Wylie. Listen anywhere you get your Podcasts. https://anchor.fm/shapehouseproductions…

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The Christmas Special 40:49

5 years ago40:49

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In our final episode for 2019 we chat to president of Shape House Productions, Chloe Baldacchino and Mark Anderson join us for the last episode of season 1 and it's Christmas time! In this very Shape House Christmas special we tackle everything from how to keep yourself productive over the break to a passionate public service announcement. We also announce the official launch of the production company behind the Indie Setup, Shape House Productions. Thank you to everyone who has listened and been involved in the Indie Setup in 2019 and I can't wait to bring next years season to you. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Natanyah Forbes.…

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Women in Indie Theatre 52:19

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This week we chat to two upcoming shows that are billing back to back at the Old 505, we have Mikaela Atallah who directed Netgirlz and Tasha O'Brien who directed Hot Mess. Our conversation derails into a crazy chat about theatre and bathroom jokes, one of the funniest episodes so far. Check out their shows on the 15th to the 19th for Netgirlz and the 15th to the 26th. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Voices and the world (Sunday On The Rocks) 52:25

6 years ago52:25

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This week we get to talk to 2 artists who are working on a show together coming from very different experiences and backgrounds. Hamish Pritchard is a voice coach, teacher director and actor and Rachel Leong is an emerging artist who just finished her theatre training at LASALLE College of the Arts. They are working, along with some of the team from Shapehouse Productions on a play called Sunday on the Rocks, written by Theresa Rebeck which deals with the differing views and moral beliefs of 4 female housemates. In this episode, we talk not only about the play but also the arts scene in Singapore, the differences between studying in Australia and internationally for theatre and much, much more. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Hairworm and the darker side of theatre 46:25

6 years ago46:25

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In this episode we chat with the team from Eye Contact Theatre Company about their upcoming play, Hairworm. The play deals with a lot of heavy themes, centring around the eating disorder, and we find out about the sensitivities, the care and the devotion of the team to bring light to this often taboo subject. We do have a few laughs on the way and even manage to slip in a Rick and Morty reference. Eye Contact Theatre Company is a Sydney based creating platforms for emerging artists, finding spaces to share timely stories that reflect our world. We're Joined this week by company founders, Simon Thomson and Director and Jess Davis who are both working on the upcoming show Hairworm. The story of a teenage girl living with an eating disorder, from the onset of the parasitic illness right through to her recovery and negotiation of the world after her diagnosis. An insight into the mind of one compromised. This is her life. Her routine. Her reality. The play will be on from the 1st of October to the 5th and is playing at the Old 505 as part of Freshworks Femme. @eyecontacttheatreco Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Love letter to artist; Samo is Dead 47:05

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Samo is Dead is a new Australian work written by Jodi Rabinowitz and directed by Sophia Bryant, which they describe as a love letter to artists. The show has already had a season at the Seymour Centre earlier and the year and they are bringing it back to put on for Step Up Festival, an initiative run by KXT to provide 10 emerging artists with additional skills, opportunities and connections. On this episode we chat with the girls behind Samo and get to learn more about putting on a production twice! Make sure to check out their socials @jodicoconuthead @sophiagrace_bryant and @samo_is_dead2019 Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Advice for first time directors with Malcolm Frawley 1:13:39

6 years ago1:13:39

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Ever wanted to direct theatre but just don't know where to start? Ever wondered what you need to know before you walk into the rehearsal room? Ever wonder why directors do the things they do, or say the things they say? Join us on the latest episode of The Indie Setup, where we talk to Malcolm Frawley, who has a career in theatre spanning decades. Myself and Fellow first time director Erin Louise Cotton grille Malcolm until he answers all the questions that we have and we chat about some of the things we are learning in the process. We hope that anyone who is in this boat and trying to steer it for the first time can come along this voyage with us, and try to keep afloat on the dangerous waters of directing Indie Theatre. Malcolm's most recent play Baby X, written by Champion Decent produced by our friends over at Crashing Water Theatre Company is on this August in the Bondi Pavilion Theatre and Shape House Productions Will see you there! Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Theatre and its Makers with Danielle Maas 51:07

6 years ago51:07

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In this Episode we chat the creative process, the many different forms of theatre and what we can do to improve theatre as a community of independent artists with practitioner Danielle Maas. Danielle has created work all around the world working everywhere from Sydney Theatre Company to cyberspace, she is a knowledgeable and well versed in the art of creating theatre and it was an honour to be able to talk about the art form that we both are so passionate about. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Surviving Drama School with Natanyah Forbes 55:00

6 years ago55:00

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Natanyah Forbes is one of the members of Shape House Productions and in this episode we chat to her about her experiences with drama school, being an emerging actor and balancing your life with the pursuit of the arts. She talks us through her time at Sydney Theatre School, what it takes to get into drama school, what a day in the life of a theatre student is and also what to do once you leave. One of our most personal and retrospective episodes yet, laugh along with us and Natanyah's crazy stories. Purchase tickets to the shows Natanyah is in on the Sydney Fringe Website , from August 1st. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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The 12 Film Challenge, Starting Out in Film-making With Thomas "Wombat" Goth-Towney 38:05

6 years ago38:05

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Thomas "Wombat" Goth-Towney set out a year ago to make 12 films in 12 months. In this episode he chats to us about his experience learning everything he could over one year and turning that into as many films as possible. Thomas is a trained Actor and Stuntman but wanted to pursue his passion for film-making, and the best way he felt to do that was with a challenge to himself. The advise that he was constantly given for pursuing Film-making was to just do it so he did, and then some. Check out https://www.wombatpooproductions.com/ and keep up to date as the films are released after their extensive post production period, you may even hear some Familiar Indie Setup guest's voices in the films and be able to match them to a face. Including Shape House Productions President Chloe Baldacchino in Sydney Nights and you might recognise the voice of the newscaster as Sean Foster. Catch it here https://vimeo.com/292568326 Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions. Executive Producer Sarah Maguire.…

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Legalese With Chloe Byrd 31:55

6 years ago31:55

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In this episode of The Indie Setup we take a closer look at the legal steps that are needed to take in order to create a company, ensure that you are covered in the eyes of the law and protecting yourself and your artists. Joining us is Shapehouse Productions Co-Public-Officer Chloe Byrd, she walks us through the steps that we have taken so far in creating a company and how you can do it for yourself. Resources mentioned in the Episode include: https://www.nfplaw.org.au/ https://www.ato.gov.au/ https://asic.gov.au/ Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions.…

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Many Hats with Iley Jones 37:05

6 years ago37:05

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In this episode we talk to Actor/Writer/Director, Iley Jones, an emerging artist who is creating theatre, taking it from the page to the stage. Graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Performance, she started out stage managing before taking the plunge back into writing, and then directing. Her new play Two Quarters Full is coming soon... we hope. Check out Moontan Productions for more. Tune into the Indie Setup to get a behind the scenes insight into the world of independent theatre and film in Sydney Australia. Each episode we interview industry insiders and deep-dive into their knowledge and experiences. We hope that their stories, insights and experiences will act as your tour-guide around the world of independent creatives. Hosted by Sean Foster and brought to you by Shape House Productions .…

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Starting out 40:11

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