Don't Be So Dramatic!!

Join Steve & Jason as they cover all things arts-related. Interviews with Directors, Writers, Actors & Producers. Discussion on how to be real with your acting and less "dramatic"!

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Episodes

The Mono Box - 10

In our 10th Anniversary show, we interview Joan & Polly from The Mono Box. We discuss what they do, where they met and what it's like receiving post from Tom Hiddlestone. We also talk about the gap between leaving Drama School and getting a job. Check out their website to find out when their speech surgeries and play browsing evenings happen! http://www.themonobox.co.uk - join their mailing list and send them a joke!

Nov 18, 2013•31 min

Hugh Bonneville - Off the Record - 9

In this episode, hear an interview with Hugh Bonneville and Paul Clayton live at the Actors Centre, Covent Garden as part of their “Off the Record” Talks. Hear Hugh talk about doing one term at drama school, working with Kevin Spacey at the Old Vic, juggling two TV shows and more.

Nov 11, 2013•1 hr 1 min

Distractions - 8

In this episode we talk about creating distractions when learning or performing to help with letting go of old habits. We also talk about the different ways of learning lines through recordings or typing out the script. On the 50th Anniversary of the National Theatre, we discuss the old styles of acting "dying out” and whether we are evolving based on their methods.

Nov 04, 2013•35 min

Corporate Acting - 7

"It's taken me 38 or 40 years to learn how to do nothing.." We talk role play and the benefits of doing role play work (other than the money!). Get tips and advice from Paul Clayton, currently in Hollyoaks, Him & Her and Chairman of the Actors Centre who wrote the book "so you want to be a corporate actor?" Jump straight to Paul's tips at the 20 minute mark.

Oct 28, 2013•38 min

Audition Doctor - 6

In this episode we talk to Actress & Audition Doctor Tilly Blackwood who offers her tips and advice on auditioning for Theatre, TV & Drama Schools. What pieces should you pick? Should you look at the panel? What should you wear? Recorded Live at the Actors Centre, Covent Garden.

Oct 14, 2013•31 min

Trunching on Broadway - 5

In this episode, we continue our interview with Charles Brunton who talks about the mammoth rehearsal process for Matilda and what it's like going from the West End over to Broadway.

Oct 12, 2013•40 min

West End to Broadway Pt 1 - 4

In this episode, we talk with Charles Brunton who is performing in Matilda on Broadway. Charlie's career starts with some pretty incredible productions as a child including Nine & Oliver in the West End. Listen to Part 1 of his story.

Oct 01, 2013•20 min

Do Actors wanna be loved? - 3

"There is no character, a character is a person on a page" - In this fascinating interview, we talk with Ewa Kolodziejska who is an acting/life coach & director. We hear her story and talk about Stanislavski, Mamet and how all methods are all linked together.

Sep 26, 2013•31 min

Don't Feed the Drama - 2

In this episode, we hear where Jason's career went after performing a second time at the London Palladium in Joseph. We also discuss the influence of Meisner and Stanislavski in Jason's idea of approaching scenes and monologues - "Don't Feed the Drama".

Sep 16, 2013•22 min

Life at the Palladium - 1

We kick off the first episode finding out how Theatre and Film Director Jason B Moore started off his career. It's a fascinating story and one hell of a start..

Sep 05, 2013•16 min

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