Ep.05 BAN Beyond Facebook RAW with Guest: Sally Hyde Lomax

Ep.05 BAN Beyond Facebook RAW with Guest: Sally Hyde Lomax

Author: Helen Raw March 6, 2020 Duration: 11:14

Helen's fifth guest is Sally Hyde Lomax. Sally is a theatre, screen & voice actor and a BAN Founding Member.

Podcast Notes/Topics for Discussion

  • The BAN model: Do you see yourselves working alongside existing casting sites such as Spotlight, or do you see yourselves as an exclusive one-stop-shop for actors. Obviously, Spotlight has been around for over a hundred years and there is an element of achievement as an actor in actually either getting your professional training or getting your three recognised credits to get on there, and most agents need it as a requirement for your tenure currently. How does BAN see itself vis a vis Spotlight?
  • Glass Ceilings: As an older jobbing actor I have for years been trying to break through that glass ceiling. I even, two years ago, went back to drama school and did a full-time MA in acting, so that effectively I could start to breakthrough by being a recent graduate, and I think it has started to help. But for instance, I’d actually love to be considered to be a new older nun on Call the Midwife, but it seems that only “known” older actors are used for those parts. Do you think that BAN will be useful to us older jobbing actors trying to break through that glass ceiling?

Ever wondered what happens when a vibrant online community decides to step out from behind the screen? BAN Beyond Facebook is that conversation made audible. Hosted by Helen Raw, the driving force behind the British Actors Network, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the real work of building a creative collective. It’s not just about announcements; it’s a raw, ongoing discussion about how such networks form, grow, and sustain themselves. Each episode features founding members and special guests diving into the practicalities, the ambitions, and the collaborative spirit needed to turn plans into reality. You’ll hear frank talk about community structure, future projects, and the essential support required from members to make it all happen. This series captures the formative, sometimes messy, but always passionate dialogue about creating something tangible beyond a Facebook group. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics of artistic communities or considering joining one themselves. Tune into this podcast for an authentic, unscripted look at the people and conversations shaping the next chapter of the British Actors Network.
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