All stories by John Byrne on BroadwayStars

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Actor Taighen O’Callaghan, 14: ‘Don’t think about a role after the audition, even if you want it badly’ by John Byrne

My first screen job was a commercial in 2017. We filmed in Watford, not far from where I live, but as it

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Careers Clinic: I have always wanted to be an actor, but am not sure I have the ­confidence by John Byrne

I have always wanted to be a professional actor but I am not sure I have the confidence. I’m not talking about

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Mousetrap Theatre Projects’ Susan Whiddington: ‘Nothing is too small to be important’ by John Byrne

After volunteering for several arts organisations in my home town of St Louis, Missouri, I was offered an opportunity to work for

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ArtsEd director of school of acting Julie Spencer: ‘Steal what works for you and make it your own’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? As an actor in the late 1980s. What is the best piece of advice you have

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Working for for an outdoor theatre company – will it be sunshine or thundershowers? by John Byrne

From Shakespeare to puppets, pub gardens to palaces, the summer season provides opportunities for outdoor work across the UK. John Byrne speaks

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Careers Clinic: Should I work for an agent as a day job? by John Byrne

I have had several office-based day jobs since leaving drama school. This wasn’t how I envisaged my future after three years of

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

My first job: performer Danny Rogers – ‘Always have smart, polished shoes’ by John Byrne

I always loved watching and taking part in my dad’s – Ted Rogers – shows across the country. From watching and mimicking

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Guildhall’s Dan Shorten: ‘Creatives have a constant nagging feeling things could be bigger and better’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? My sixth-form theatre studies teacher convinced me it was a good subject to try. What is

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Careers Clinic: Will my ‘stupid’ past online haunt me? by John Byrne

My journey on social media has been similar to most actors I know. I initially didn’t see the point of it, then

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Technician James Andrew Dawson: ‘I loved my first job at London’s Vault Festival’ by John Byrne

My first paid job as a technician was at London’s Vault Festival, where I worked for a few months, on and off,

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Creative and Cultural Skills’ Melanie Shee: ‘Employers are looking for soft, transferable skills’ by John Byrne

What organisations / colleges have you worked at? I have worked in business development and as a trainer, assessor, qualification designer and fundraiser for

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Actor Lucy Aarden: ‘My gender-flipped audition monologue secured me my first job’ by John Byrne

My first theatre job was an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, touring Italy. I used to trawl Spotlight for roles despite having

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Head of drama at St Mary’s Mark Griffin: ‘Stay on top of new skills – theatre moves fast’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? A sympathetic teacher encouraged me to apply for the National Youth Theatre. What is your

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Careers Clinic: Am I entitled to audition feedback? by John Byrne

I thought I was about to have my big career breakthrough, but at the last minute, things have come crashing down to

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How to fund your drama school training by John Byrne

A wide range of scholarships and bursaries is available across the training sector to help ease financial worries while studying. John Byrne

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Actor Jade Samuels: ‘I got my first job because I offered something different at the audition’ by John Byrne

My first job was performing in a musical called The Good Enough Mums Club. I got the part when I was still

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Make-up academy director Petar Agbaba: ‘I love seeing one of our graduate’s names in film credits’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in the industry? I started as a stagehand in the film industry, helping and assisting the construction

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Careers Clinic: How can I work with an annoying actor? by John Byrne

I auditioned for a children’s summer show, which involves a lot of audience interaction and strong improvisation skills, something I have been

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Arts Ed head of foundation acting Yusuf Khamisa: ‘Drop your ego, don’t take things personally’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? An inspiring high school drama teacher at my school in Salford got me into it –

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Green Room: What are the pros and cons of being self-employed? by John Byrne

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask:

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Theatremaker Tolu Agbelusi: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ by John Byrne

Poetry, curiosity and a love for telling stories are my sole credentials when it comes to theatre. I remember hearing about Theatre

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Careers Clinic: How can I boost my chances at an interview for a technical theatre role? by John Byrne

I started in theatre tech thanks to my drama teacher at school who was really into this area of the business. From

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Production arts teacher Marc Fairclough: ‘It is such a male-dominated industry – it’s time that changed’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? I’ve been involved in theatre since I was seven. I studied drama at college, then

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Lighting technician Chloe Anne James on her first theatre job: ‘I was in the right place at the right time’ by John Byrne

My first theatre job was as assistant stage manager on Peter Pan, at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre, in 2007. As the winter holidays

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Careers Clinic: Can I audition for my dream role? by John Byrne

Just before leaving drama school, I got to play my dream role in a contemporary play which was very popular overseas but

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Yorke Dance Project’s Yolande Yorke-Edgell: ‘Go for work you believe in – it will show at auditions’ by John Byrne

Just after graduating from London Studio Centre, I auditioned for Extemporary Dance Theatre. Sean Walsh, then the director, was creating a new

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Stage and TV actor David Dean Bottrell: ‘I love becoming a new person every time I work’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? As a teenager, I fell madly in love with a girl in our high school’s

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Careers Clinic: Is stand-up hindering my ‘proper writing’? by John Byrne

I started doing stand-up gigs between acting jobs and, as of last year, was able to get enough paid work that doing

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Jo Jasani: ‘Performing Shakespeare to a paying audience meant I finally felt like a bona fide actor’ by John Byrne

It’s hard to know when I first thought of myself as a bona fide actor. It was probably at drama school, when

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RADA’s Matt Leventhall: ‘Look for work experience on a tour, or at a regional theatre, not the West End’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? When I was very young, my dad used to take me to the local amdram

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Careers Clinic: How can I improve my memory? by John Byrne

I have had a varied career that started on the stage, moved into television and film for a decade or two, and

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