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Favourite film: Some Like It Hot
Favourite play: I really can't choose just one
Favourite book: Philip Pullman's - 'His Dark Material'
Favourite CD: Soundtrack to Chicago (West End Version)
Current work: Voice and Text Teacher at Birmingham School of Acting
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What is the best thing about your job?
The students are fantastic. I love the fact that they write and perform in their own plays and musicals and really enjoy going to watch these. My favourite classes are working on challenging texts like Shakespeare and hearing students' voices become freer and more exciting. I also love leading energetic warm-ups and making as much of a fool as myself as possible - if I look and sound the most stupid the students can relax and not worry about themselves. Supporting productions is also great - I enjoy meeting and working with outside directors and watching the plays in performance.
What is the worst thing about your job?
Some people who have taught here for a while can be negative and critical about the school and students which I cannot stand. If I hear students being negative about the school too it makes me furious- I am proud to work here - the teachers, other staff and students ARE the school - if it isn't good enough then work harder!
How did you get started in the industry?
I trained as an actor for 3 years, worked professionally for 5 years mostly in touring theatre, often in other countries like USA, Norway and Italy and then took a part-time course in teaching theatre skills to adults. I became interested in voice and applied to get on an MA Voice Course, which then led me to my current job.
Where did you do your training?
GSA - Guildford School of Acting for my 3-year degree in acting and then Central School of Speech and Drama for my MA in Voice- they also have a fantastic acting course there.
What advice can you offer?
Be prepared. If you have an audition then know your piece thoroughly and the play it comes from. If you have an interview imagine what you might get asked beforehand. And never, never be rude or stand-offish - people employ people who they like and think will be easy and fun to work with - not prima donnas! One of my current students is incredibly talented but I also believe she will get work because she is generous on stage and also extremely friendly. So even if you are very nervous - SMILE!
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