006: Be Well, Create Well - Wellbeing for Actors and Creatives

“I always believe that to be our creative best, we have to kind of look after ourselves and be well first.”

Sarah Perry

In this episode, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan discuss the critical importance of wellbeing for actors, creatives, and freelancers in the arts. They explore the responsibilities of movement directors in supporting the mental and physical health of performers, the challenges faced by freelancers in maintaining a work-life balance, and practical strategies for fostering a supportive environment on set. The discussion emphasises the need for self-care, the role of movement in wellbeing, and the collaborative effort required to create a healthier industry.

Chapters

The Importance of Wellbeing in the Creative Industry
Understanding the Role of Movement Directors
Challenges Faced by Freelancers in the Arts
Finding Balance: Work and Personal Life
The Role of Movement in Wellbeing
Practical Strategies for Supporting Wellbeing
Creating a Supportive Environment on Set
The Responsibility of Movement Directors
Incorporating Wellbeing Practices into Creative Work
The Future of Wellbeing Coordination in Productions

To get in touch with Sarah visit: www.sarahperrymovement.com and follow @sarahperrymovement on Instagram.
To get in touch with Stephen visit www.stephenmoynihan.net and follow @stmoynihan on Instagram.

References

Equity - We are the performing arts and entertainment trade union | Equity
Spotlight UK - Spotlight: The Home of Casting
UCC / University College Cork - https://www.ucc.ie/en/
Wellbeing Coordinators Course - https://www.ucc.ie/en/ace-ccpdwl/
Screen Ireland - https://www.screenireland.ie/
Safe to Create - https://www.safetocreate.ie/