PREVIEW: Owning Who You ARE - With BAFTA-Nominated 'Doctor Who' Actress - Ruth Madeley!
Feb 08, 2023*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2.5 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Born with spina bifida, Ruth Madeley's had some pretty big hurdles to overcome as an actress, but she's always been great at turning adversity into advantage.
She's just been cast as Shirley Anne Bingham in legendary TV show Doctor Who - and whilst little is known about her character, one thing we do know is that Ruth has hustled for years to get here.
In this 2.5 HOUR member-only mastermind, Ruth shares the intricacies of her journey so far, explains EXACTLY what's she's done to get the acting opportunities she's had, we dive deep into the mindset required to keep going when life gets hard - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Ruth's unconventional entry into the acting industry.
- Why representation on screen REALLY matters.
- Ruth's first acting audition - and why she thought all actors must be MAD!
- Networking - and why it's absolutely crucial for success.
- Ruth's BIGGEST jobs so far - and what she's learned.
- Why 'Then Barbara Met Alan' was such a big deal for Ruth.
- Screwing up on-set - and why it's totally okay.
- Landing the role of Shirley Anne Bingham on 'Doctor Who'.
- Keeping up the fight, when this industry is beating you down.
- Why it's so important to have other loves in life.
- Ruth's writing projects and why she started writing again.
- How to get a TV script commissioned.
- Agents - and how to work WITH them well.
- The best apps for script writing.
- How Ruth learns her lines.
- Keeping positive, when those around you don't believe.
- The ONE thing Ruth wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
If you're feeling down - you NEED THIS in your life!
Hit 'play' NOW!
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