THE DRAMA DROP: Recent Episodes
THE DRAMA DROP
The Drama Drop is the podcast for creative conversations. Each week features insightful interviews with professionals from all corners of the creative industries. They share personal stories of success and provide you with candid, genuine and specific industry advice to help you navigate a career in the creative arts.
Apologies for the technical difficulties in this one but please stick with it!! - In today’s episode I chat to the powerhouse that is Jodie Steele. Jodie studied Musical Theatre at Guildford School of Acting and has since been in countless professional productions playing lead roles in both the West End and touring casts. Jodie discusses how it felt to find out she would be playing the iconic role of Elphaba in Wicked. Jodie has also played Heather Chandler in Heathers, Katherine Howard in SIX and Carmen in Fame. Alongside performing professionally Jodie owns an incredibly successful Drama School - ‘Jodie Steele Associates’ where she teaches teens and young adults about the industry and offers professional workshops across the country. This chat is a real inspiring one from someone who has grafted and achieved through sheer determination and I highly recommend a listen if you dream of a career in the creative arts! 🤩
In today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking to the amazing Elliot Harper who toured as Miss Trunchbull in the RSC’s production of Matilda the Musical, starting at The Theatre Royal, Plymouth. Elliot shares experiences from his 16 years of professional work starting with the lessons he learnt during his training at the respected Guildford School of Acting. He also shares lots of tips and tricks to help you succeed in the industry! Enjoy!
In this episode I talk to the incredibly inspiring Siobhan Dillion - a finalist of ‘How do you solve a problem like Maria’ a hit talent show that documented the search for an undiscovered musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria Von Trapp in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Sound of Music.
Siobhan talks openly about her journey which led to a deal with universal (the worlds leading music company) before landing professional roles in productions such as Grease, Cabaret, Ghost and Sunset Boulevard in London and New York City.
Siobhan now lives in LA and is a fully trained meditation teacher. She shares her teachings including reprograming your mind and maintaining a state of calmness before and during high pressured situations like auditioning.
Siobhan has also kindly sent us a video of a breathing exercise she uses with her clients to calm nerves.
Please feel free to watch the video by clicking the link: https://vimeo.com/528664324 and enter the password: LSDRAMA
You can also find her meditation page on Instagram for lots of great inspo, exercises and upcoming events: @salusmeditation
Enjoy! 🤩
In this episode I chat to the fabulous Jacob Fisher - a graduate from ‘Arts Ed’ Drama School in London.
Jacob talks in depth about the processes of auditioning, his experiences of playing lead roles in the West End and the importance of not letting the judgement of others deter you from following your dreams!
Enjoy!! 😊🙌🏼
In this episode we welcome Italia Conti Graduate / “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie” West End star Rachel Seirian. In this fun and forthright conversation, we talk about her experiences at drama school, how the current production she is in resonates with her deeply and her tips and sound advice for preparing for auditions - Enjoy!!!