Equity Foundation

Equity Foundation The Equity Foundation is the professional development arm of Actors Equity Australia. Our mission is to assist, educate and inspire actors.

The Equity Foundation – the professional development arm of Actors Equity – was established in 2002 to oversee Equity’s publications, awards and extensive professional program. 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 indivi

dual contributions to maintain our programs and create new ones. We also want to thank Media Super for their ongoing support of The Equity Foundation and for helping make this all possible.

SELF TEST STUDIO: Need a professional self test? Every Monday, our Sydney Self Test Studio is staffed with a camera oper...
10/10/2025

SELF TEST STUDIO: Need a professional self test? Every Monday, our Sydney Self Test Studio is staffed with a camera operator and reader. One-hour sessions are free for NSW Equity members — just book in, bring your script and we’ll take care of the rest. This is made possible with the generous support of ABF NSW. This is a pilot program we hope to roll out nationwide.

The Equity Foundation also offers Self Test Studios in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland, where members can record auditions and practice self testing in a professional environment at no cost.

📍Book a studio here: https://ow.ly/slqS50X5XBj

NEW PODCAST: This livestream was a practical session giving you an opportunity to hear from the Sydney Theatre Company's...
08/10/2025

NEW PODCAST: This livestream was a practical session giving you an opportunity to hear from the Sydney Theatre Company's Artistic Director Mitchell Butel who speaks with actor Danielle Cormack about the actor-director relationship, the steps that artistic directors take to choose productions, the casting process and STC's plans for the future.

📍Listen here: https://ow.ly/Z0jT50X5XzJ

GRAD INTERNSHIP: Equity student members who will graduate from drama school in 2025 can apply for a unique opportunity t...
07/10/2025

GRAD INTERNSHIP: Equity student members who will graduate from drama school in 2025 can apply for a unique opportunity to spend a week on set with Easy Tiger’s new TV series, filming in Sydney in early 2026. Learn from an experienced cast and crew and build valuable industry connections.

To apply you must:
-Be graduating an accredited drama or preforming arts school in 2025.
-Be a student member of MEAA Equity
-Submit a self-test via the Showcast portal using ONE of the provided scripts.

Details and applications : https://ow.ly/pqpV50X5Xyh

A big thanks to Easy Tiger Productions, Media Super and Showcast for their support of this Internship Program.

Join Natalia Ladyko as she offers advice about the best way to approach hair and makeup for auditions📅Tuesday October 14...
06/10/2025

Join Natalia Ladyko as she offers advice about the best way to approach hair and makeup for auditions

📅Tuesday October 14
🕙12:00-1:00pm AEDT/ 2-3pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/CJWT50X3oS3

Join us in this session with Dr Julie Crabtree. This webinar will delve into next level strategies to help us navigate t...
03/10/2025

Join us in this session with Dr Julie Crabtree. This webinar will delve into next level strategies to help us navigate the risks and hazards of the industry at this time.

📅Friday October 10
🕙12-1pm AEDT/ 2-3pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/9NY250X3oKh

This is another opportunity for QLD Equity members to workshop their camera skills with Julian Curtis in a fun community...
30/09/2025

This is another opportunity for QLD Equity members to workshop their camera skills with Julian Curtis in a fun community minded environment. Up to 12 actors will have the chance to film a scene of their choosing and get feedback from Julian.

📅Tuesday October 07
🕙6:00-8:30pm (Brisbane Time)
📍APAC, Level 5, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/YX8q50WZWYv

GRAD INTERNSHIP: We’re giving an Equity student member the chance to spend a week on the set of Easy Tiger’s highly anti...
29/09/2025

GRAD INTERNSHIP: We’re giving an Equity student member the chance to spend a week on the set of Easy Tiger’s highly anticipated new TV series in Sydney in early 2026.

To apply you must:
-Be graduating an accredited drama or preforming arts school in 2025.
-Be a student member of MEAA Equity
-Submit a self-test via the Showcast portal using ONE of the provided scripts.

Details and applications: https://ow.ly/xLrz50X3nUE

A big thanks to Easy Tiger, Media Super and Showcast for their support of this Internship Program.

In this session with Pip Edwards you will get practical tools to get off-book faster and recall your lines under pressur...
28/09/2025

In this session with Pip Edwards you will get practical tools to get off-book faster and recall your lines under pressure.

📅Friday October 03
🕙12-1pm AEST/ 2-3pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/lPI450WZWW7

Join MEAA’s Policy team, Lilia Anderson and Matt Byrne, with MEAA President, Michael Balk chairing, for a vital briefing...
25/09/2025

Join MEAA’s Policy team, Lilia Anderson and Matt Byrne, with MEAA President, Michael Balk chairing, for a vital briefing on AI and performers.

📅Tuesday September 30
🕙12-1pm AEST/ 2-3pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/AKJM50WXSZy

Join Script Supervisor Katharina Keil and Equity member Sophia Emberson-Bain as they share Katherina's insights into her...
22/09/2025

Join Script Supervisor Katharina Keil and Equity member Sophia Emberson-Bain as they share Katherina's insights into her role, how she works with actors, and what you need to know about on-set protocols—so you can feel confident and prepared when you step on set.

📅Monday September 29
🕙12-1:30pm AEST/ 2-3:30pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here: https://ow.ly/riE850WXT1w

Join us for a chance to work on your Irish (Cork) accent with Luzita Fereday.📅Monday September 26🕙1pm-12pm AEST/ 3pm-4pm...
21/09/2025

Join us for a chance to work on your Irish (Cork) accent with Luzita Fereday.

📅Monday September 26
🕙1pm-12pm AEST/ 3pm-4pm NZ time
📍Zoom
💸Free for Equity members
🎟️Register here:https://ow.ly/VIar50WXT2e

NEW PODCAST: This livestream was a practical session giving you the tools to stay grounded in high pressure auditions, e...
19/09/2025

NEW PODCAST: This livestream was a practical session giving you the tools to stay grounded in high pressure auditions, emotionally connect to character and give your best work even when the stakes are high.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/tNJv50WXT3f

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm

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