Drewling Samantics
Drew and Sam are actors. They haven’t won any Academy Awards yet, and neither of them is in line to be the new James Bond (sorry Sam), but between them they do have over half a century’s worth of experience in the industry. Many months ago a combination of boredom, significantly reduced work opportunities (thanks pandemic!) and overactive and under-stimulated imaginations inspired them to create a podcast, and somehow they’re still at it. Join the Drewling Samantics chaps every Sunday (or download and listen later) as they give an entertaining insight into how their industry works - from modelling to voiceover, theatre to film, and television to streamed media, the gents talk about all areas of performance artistry, giving an insider view that is sometimes humorous, often eye-opening or poignant, and at times just downright strange! With regular guest appearances and the odd special ‘on location’ segment, Drewling Samantics brings something unique and fresh to the world of podcasts from two normal blokes, working in a rather abnormal industry.
Drewling Samantics
S14E06 - Dress to Impress
Dress to Impress
Whether you are a regular listener or viewer, or a relative newcomer to the podcast, this week’s episode is sure to be quite the treat, as the delightful and talented Tilly Burrows joins Drew and Sam for a chat. Tilly is a theatre professional and creative currently working in yet another field of the business that gets less coverage (excuse the slight pun!) than it deserves - it’s even a subject the Drewling Samantics boys haven’t really covered despite their many season of content!
Tilly is a dresser, and has worked for the past couple of years on the smash hit musical Hamilton. Her vital job includes making actors look good, expediting quick changes, and managing costume maintenance - and just in case any of her colleagues should be unavailable for whatever reason, she learns all the other dressers’ “tracks” as well! It’s safe to say it’s quite a unique role, and without her skill, and that of those working alongside her (and on many, many other productions), the actors would be pretty drab and well behind the action! A combination of infinite patience, good humour and stamina are just a few of the essential skills that Tilly has in abundance, then add to that her theatrical brain and extensive experience in multiple disciplines (despite being so young), and it’s no surprise she excels in her integral role within the backstage team.
So join Drew and Sam today, as they chat with another of the industry’s unseen, unsung, but essential cogs in the performance machine, and find out more about why Tilly is another fabulous guest whose invaluable contributions are appreciated by actors and audiences alike.
Social Media
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RSS Feed
https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1696714.rss
Music
Vlad Gluschenko - Sunny Winter Day
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