Task 2 Part A
The 5 stage actors I decided to research were:
Mella Faye:
https://www.mellafaye.co.uk/
https://britishmusiccollection.org.uk/node/64286
https://soundandmusic.org/discover/composer/mella-faye-pecho-mama/
Mella is an actor, musician and director, most well-known for her play Oedipus Electronica, a modern retelling of the Greek myth, in which she plays Jocasta.
She founded and is still a art of the band/theatre company Pecho Mama, which was formed in 2016. Her career spans over 20 years, from when she toured as Mella Faye and the Big Band from 1999-2002.
I found a contact for Mella and emailed her, however as of yet I have not received a reply.
This was the email I sent her:
Hello Mella,
My name is Emily Śliwka. I am a college student currently studying RSL Acting at Suffolk One Sixth Form College.
I have a keen interest in getting into the creative industry and have been conducting some research into careers in stage acting. This involves reaching out to stage actors in the UK from different backgrounds and interviewing them.
I understand you have experience in stage acting, and I was wondering if I would be able to ask you a few short questions about your career path to help with my coursework. The answers do not need to be long, but any extra info would be greatly appreciated.
First of all I will need a list of general information about yourself and your career, followed by a few specific questions.
What is your
- Name (legal and stage, if different)
- Age
- Agent (if you have one)
- First role, current role and any notable career roles or performances
1. How did you get into acting onstage professionally?
2. What inspired you to pursue a career in stage acting?
3. What do you like about acting?
4. What is your training/background in acting?
5. Roughly how much do you earn per month or year as an actor? (If you are comfortable sharing)
6. What aspects of your job do you find difficult and why?
I know that this is a busy industry and that, whilst a reply would be greatly appreciated, you may not have time to answer these questions. This is completely understandable, and I will not be offended if this email does not receive a reply.
Thank you,
Emily Śliwka
Alan Mandel:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4504286/
http://www.alanmandel.com/
https://app.spotlight.com/7894-3492-9944
I decided to research Alan as I had some previous knowledge on him due to him being in an audio drama I listened to. I soon found that he also had an onstage career, as well as an onscreen career, and decided to contact him.
I found a contact for Alan from his website and emailed him.
After a couple of days I received a reply.
Age: 39
Agent: Self-represented
First role: A thug in the BBC film Born Equal
First (stage) role: Mike Branning/Wilbur Kowalski/Bill Dawson in Flamingo Blues (Musical)
Friedman in The Factory (Non-musical)
Notable roles: Mr Goldstein in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', Policeman in 'Eastenders', national tour of 'The Factory' with Precarious Physical Theatre and voice over work for both 'Rocketman' and 'No One Gets Out Alive'
Current role: Gordon Porlock in Red Valley (audio drama)
Training: University of Reading, Film & Theatre, 3 years (2002-2005)
Raw Training, 2005-2007
Max Kinder:
https://ashrowtm.com/people/max-kinder/
https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/cast/max-kinder/
Max Kinder is an actor and musician.
I could not find a contact for Max, however I managed to find a social media account of theirs and messaged them on there:
I found some relevant information about them after looking at their website:
Age: 28
Agent: Unclear, but they are represented by Take 3 Agency and Ash Row Talent Management.
First role: Peacekeeper in The Blind Truth
Current role: Dame Sarah in The New Wolsey Theatre's production of Dick Whittington
Notable roles/productions: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (Greenwich Theatre), Duke of Buckingham in "The New Musketeers" (Trinity Theatre), "Alex in Dal Segno" (Theatre in the Tabard)
Training: Guildford School of Acting, Foundation Acting, 1 year, 2015-2016
National Youth Theatre, Senior Course, 2017
Rose Bruford College, BA Acting, 3 years, 2018-2021
Matthew Spencer:
MATTHEW SPENCER (spotlight.com)
https://www.loudandclearvoices.com/voice/matthew-spencer/
Matthew Spencer is an actor, and has performed on the West End. I was not able to find a direct email for him.
Age: Unspecified but playing age 31 to 39
Agent: Represented by Chloe Storey Management and Loud and Clear Voices
First role: Valere in "Tartuff"
Current Role: SS Lange in "The White Factory"
Notable roles: Actor/Young Kipps in "The Woman in Black" (West End & National Tour, Fortune Theatre), Winston Smith in "1984" (West End Playhouse Theatre & International Tour), Macbeth in "Macbeth" (Orange Tree Theatre), Moses in "Animal Farm" (Birmingham Rep & Children's Theatre Partnership), Major Nicholls in "War Horse" (West End with National Theatre)
Training: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Brendan Murphy:
http://www.brendanmurphy.me/
Brendan Murphy - Loud and Clear Voices
BRENDAN MURPHY (spotlight.com)
Brendan Murphy is an actor and writer, who has worked on several touring productions. I couldn't find an email for him, so instead I messaged him on one of his social media profiles:
Agent: Unspecified
First role: Count Federico in "The Dog in the Manger", 2009
Current role: Gunther in "FRIEND"
Notable roles/productions: Spike in "Buffy Revamped", member of BBC Radio One's "BattleActs!", "Spiderman: Far From Home"
Training: BA Hons in Acting, Arts Ed London (2005-2008)
Trained in improvisation with David Shore and the Free Association
Awards: Nominated for the Spotlight Prize in 2008
The screen actors that I researched were:
Steven Elder:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0253097/
Steven Elder is an actor, producer and director. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, in the Globe Theatre, and on the West End.
Age: Unspecified
Agent: Unspecified but represented by Independent Talent Group in London, and Jeffrey Goldberg Management in Los Angeles
First role: Young PC in "Resnick: Lonely Hearts"
Current role: Derek McCabe in "Vigil"
Notable roles: Dorset in "The King", Mr. Douglas in "Eastenders", Lt. Quintrell in "Carnival Row", Bishop Bedwin in "The Winter King"
Training: Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
University of London (English Literature)
Awards: Filmmaker Award 2022, Outstanding Performance Cast, Horror ("Last Orders" - Shares with Alastair Parker)
Nominations: British Horror Film Festival UK, 2022, Best supporting Actor ("Last Orders") End of Days Film Festival 2022, Best Supporting Male Actor ("Last Orders"), Lit Scares International Awards, 2022, Best Actor ("Last Orders"), CinEuphoria Awards, 2020, Best Ensemble - International Competition ("The King" - shared with rest of ensemble cast)
Ann Akinjirin:
https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/ann-akinjirin
https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/ann-akinjirin/cv
Ann Akinjirin is an actor, writer and director. She sits on the creative board for Frantic Assembly.
Age: Unspecified
Agent: Debi Allen
First role: Cecile Bakama in "Law & Order UK"
Current role: Fanny in "The Famous Five"
Notable roles: Alissa in "I May Destroy You", Bobbi in "Moon Knight", Dee in "Trigonometry"
Training: Unspecified
Awards: BEFFTA for Best Writer and Best Theatre Production, 2011
Jay Lycurgo:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10649711/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Lycurgo
Age: 25
Agent: Unspecified
First role: Kyle O'Keefe in BBC's "Doctors", 2019
Current role: Julian in "Eternal Return"
Notable roles: Nathan Byrne in Netflix's "Half Bad: The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself", Timothy Drake in DC's "Titans", Gang Member in DC's "The Batman"
Training: Bachelor of Arts in Acting, Arts Educational School, 2019
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