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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.