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

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

By: Shvorne Marks
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 How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t is hosted by Shvorne Marks - actor, writer, and now podcast host, who knows firsthand just how wild this industry can be. Each week, Shvorne sits down with a fellow actor to unpack the highs, lows, and everything in between: from where their love of acting began to how they deal with rejection, uncertainty, and the times when work just isn’t coming in. Every episode ends with the all-important question: “For any actors about to lose their sh*t… what’s your advice?” Expect laughter, honesty, a few tears and some bad language.Shvorne Marks Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Nell Tiger Free

    How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Nell Tiger Free
    Nov 25 2025

    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.


    Please note: This episode may contain strong language.


    Host - Shvorne Marks

    Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks

    Music - Joe Sigee

    Artwork - Caitlin Thornton
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    49 mins
  • How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Kevin Clifton

    How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Kevin Clifton
    Nov 18 2025

    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.


    Host - Shvorne Marks

    Producers - Caitlin Thornton & Shvorne Marks

    Music - Joe Sigee

    Artwork - Caitlin Thornton
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Pearl Mackie.

    How to Be an Actor and Not Lose Your Sh*t with Pearl Mackie.
    Nov 11 2025

    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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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