Gaining experience in Musical Theatre was the top priority for 3 local schoolgirls who completed work experience at Dramacube Productions this week. After a busy and productive week, Charlotte, Zizzi and Maya, agreed to sit down for a coffee and a chat about what they've been up to.
Gaining Experience in Musical Theatre Interview
So girls what do you study & are you enjoying your courses?
Maya: I study Music & Drama, Product Design & Geography. Yes, Drama is my favourite.
Charlotte: Drama, Textiles, History & German. Yes I enjoy them all but especially Drama!
Zizzi: Music, Drama, Textiles & History. I particularly enjoy my History course!
What are your interests? What do you enjoy doing?
Zizzi: Singing, playing music and acting- I prefer screen to stage acting.
Maya: I like to sing in the school choir and and I love acting with Dramacube!
Charlotte: Acting, singing, playing guitar & keyboard and anything to do with theatre.
What career aspirations do you have?
Charlotte: Anything related to working in theatre or working with children.
Zizzi: I would like to be an actress or work in the music or fashion industry.
Maya: Anything to do with performing would make me happy. Singing and acting on stage is my preference.
What made you choose Dramacube Productions for your work experience?
Maya: I have always been part of Dramacube and wanted to know more about what goes on backstage.
Charlotte: I already attended Dramacube so it was an obvious choice, also I love working with kids and Dramacube is all about that!
Zizzi: Because Dramacube incorporates a lot of my interests and I knew that Costume Design would make up a huge part of the week.
What kind of things have you done during your work experience?
Zizzi: I have planned games, worked with kids, helped organise costumes for Aladdin and worked on the set design and creation.
Maya: I have helped to paint the stage, design the set, prepare the costumes and set up the stage ready for the show.
Charlotte: Lots of positive problem solving and stage, set and costume prep.
Who have you worked with this week?
All: Steve (Company Director), Matt (Director), James (Musical Director) and Hannah (Production Design).
What have you enjoyed and what have you found challenging?
Charlotte: I loved helping out with the younger cast- teaching them their lines and choreography was tricky!
Zizzi: Making costumes was a particularly high point. Thinking of games for young children was hard.
Maya: I really enjoyed building the stage and making props. Finding costumes to fit various actors and teaching young children lines and routines was a great challenge!
What will you take away from this experience?
Maya: That I prefer being on stage rather than backstage.
Zizzi: I actually really enjoy working with children!
Charlotte: Seeing behind the scenes of stage life is really interesting!
Would you recommend Dramacube for work experience?
All: Definitely- 100%! It is particularly good if you're into performing arts and musical theatre!
“This week has been so fun, from making the set and costume, to helping with the different casts and seeing how different, yet amazing they all are and even helping out with the workshops. I honestly wish it was a two week experience as it has just been so fun helping out at Dramacube and I would definitely do it again.” Charlotte
Sarah Watson-Dramacube
