How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.

From gracing our screens since the age of eleven, Nell Tiger Free has grown up in front of the camera - and in this episode, she sits down with me for a completely open and honest conversation about what that’s really been like.We talk about the highs, the lows, the pressure of starting young, and the moments that shaped her both as an actor and as a person. Nell shares the realities behind the roles, how she navigates uncertainty in the industry, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.It’s heartfelt, candid, and full of insight.Check out Nell's new EP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4myMaNKLX6qFamJ5jbGUvX?si=JpwpHVjeTQ6yRaQkkd3hqwPlease note: This episode may contain strong language.Host - Shvorne Marks Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks Music - Joe Sigee Artwork - Caitlin Thornton

Kevin Clifton has been performing since he was a child. Many of you will know him from Strictly Come Dancing, but I know him from working alongside him on stage.In this episode, Kevin opens up about his lifelong love for musical theatre and acting, passions that were put on hold while his dance career took the lead. It wasn’t until his mid-twenties that he found his way back to the world of theatre, discovering a renewed sense of joy and purpose.Join me as we dive into Kevin’s journey: the highs and lows of both dancing and acting, the pressure and the pivot points, and how he’s built a career that truly lights him up.Please note: This episode may contain strong language.Host - Shvorne MarksProducers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks Music - Joe SigeeArtwork - Caitlin Thornton

Welcome to How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.In this first episode, host Shvorne Marks sits down with her long-time friend and fellow actor Pearl Mackie. The two first met back in 2012, performing together in a tiny garage theatre in Peckham, and now, over a decade later, they reflect on just how far they’ve come.Expect honest chat, laughter, and a few raw moments as they share the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. It’s an episode about growth, grit, and giving each other their well-deserved flowers.Please note: This episode contains strong language.Host - Shvorne Marks Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks Music - Joe Sigee Artwork - Caitlin Thornton

In this introductory episode, actor Shvorne Marks , introduces How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t.Shvorne shares why she created this podcast: to have honest conversations about what it really takes to survive and thrive as an actor in an unpredictable industry. Over the coming weeks Shvorne talks to some brillant actors and artists about their own journey's, the highs, the lows, and the lessons they've learned along the way.If you’ve ever questioned your place in this industry or needed a reminder that you’re not alone, this podcast is for you, open, funny, vulnerable, and very real.Host - Shvorne Marks Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks Music - Joe Sigee Artwork - Caitlin Thornton