Theatre Kid Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we talk about some of the most important things you should look for when deciding which colleges to apply to.

During this episode I mention some West End performers and the colleges they went to, here's a link to their website:

• Kerry Ellis trained at Laine Theatre Arts
• Rachel Tucker trained at Royal Academy of Music
• Alice Fearn trained at Mountview
• Bradley Jaden & Rob Houchen trained at GSA (Guildford School of Acting)
• Oliver Tompsett trained at Arts Educational

Other references included:

• Bird College
• Performers College
• Urdang

The most important one of all, MyTheatreSchool.com if you'd like some support from us.

Whether you're just starting your journey or you've been performing for years, getting into your dream drama college isn't easy.

It's important to remember, there is no guaranteed way to get in Drama College, but here are 5 tips that may be helpful.

If you haven't got an agent, finding auditions can be really hard.

In this episode, Karl discusses what you can do to improve your chances of finding the perfect opportunity for you.

Mentions & Important Links

• Spotlight - Industry Standard Casting Website
• Backstage - Casting Website
• Mandy.com - Casting Website with Free Account
• My Theatre School Socials: Instagram, Facebook & TikTok
• The Academy at My Theatre School - Online training with Industry Professionals

Before you get your dream job, you're going to have to audition. A casting team is going to scrutinize your application and make a decision on whether you have the right attributes to be invited to their casting session.

Getting into the audition room is one of the hardest parts of the job, but there are some things you can do to make their decision a little easier. In this episode, Karl goes through some key points that will help you to look and sound more professional when communicating with casting directors.

Important Links & Mentions

• Spotlight - Casting Website
• CV / Resume Templates
• "I Cain't Say No" - Oklahoma!
• "Lost In The Wilderness" - Children of Eden
• My Theatre School - Online training for singers, dancers, and actors.

In this episode, Karl shares his top 5 tips which have been developed through his experiences casting professional productions, and as a professional performer.
Number 4 might seem a little bonkers but, your confidence will grow if you master it.

Mentions & Links:

• MyTheatreSchool.com | Online training for Actors, Singers, and Dancers.
• Everything Changes - Waitress 

Whether you're a young performer or an adult, having an agent is an important part of becoming a professional.

In this episode, we'll discuss why it isn't so important for young performers to have an agent. We'll also give you an insight into how you might get an agent in the future. It's important to note, you can have a successful career without having an agent. However, agents will have access to resources that you don't and can open doors to opportunities that you might not have known about.

Key Points from the Podcast:

• You don't need an agent for 'open casting calls'.
• You can't join Spotlight as a young performer without an agent
• You'll have the chance to perform for agents at your 3rd Year Showcase at Drama College/University 
• Ask an agent if they're taking on new clients, if they're not... ask them when they will be.

Important Links & Mentions

• Spotlight - Industry Standard Casting Website
• My Theatre School - Online Courses and support from Industry Professionals
• Matilda the Musical & SoR Casting Director Website

Welcome to the Theatre Kid Podcast!

Join Karl Davies every week for some seriously good tips and advice that he's picked up over the years of being a professional performer.

Special guests include Casting Professionals, West End Stars, and Creatives who know exactly what it takes to be successful in this industry.

If you're a singer, dancer, or an actor with ambitions of one day becoming a professional performer... you're going to want to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode.

Important Links & Mentions:

• Email address: podcast@theatrekid.co.uk
• Instagram: @MyTheatreSchool
• TikTok: @MyTheatreSchool
• Facebook: @MyTheatreSchool
• YouTube: @MyTheatreSchool

Understanding the agent-client relationship is an important part of the process to help you manage expectations, so you know exactly what yourself getting yourself into.

If you'd like some support on your journey of becoming an industry professional, then you're very welcome to come and work with me at My Theatre School.

For more information, check out our website: https://www.mytheatreschool.com/

Before you meet with an agent, it's a good idea to take a moment to think about what they look for. So here are 3 things that an agent will want from their clients.

Here's the link to access our Free Workshop which will show you the way that most professionals get an agent.

Have the confidence to contact casting directors like a professional.

No one wants to sound like an amateur, especially when you're talking to the person who might be able to give you a job. We know that casting directors are busy people, under a lot of pressure, so what can we do to make their life a little easier? In my opinion, it's getting straight to the point.

Once you've established a relationship with them, then you can be more personable, but until then, don't waste a minute of their time.

Tell them:

• Why you’re contacting them
• Roughly where you’re based and availability
• Offer to self-tape or meet
• Your contact details

Important Links & Mentions

• Here's a link to the email templates which includes a Formal template, an informal template, and a casual template. I’d use these as a guide to find the right tone for you and your voice. It needs to sound like you’ve written it.
• Here's a link to the Free Workshop showing you the most route to getting an agent and becoming a professional.