This episode features 28-year-old Actor – Samuel Skuthorp, who completed a Bachelor in Musical Theatre from the very prestigious Griffith University. Acting has always been a passion for Sam, and he is performed in some of the most acclaimed musicals across Australia.

Top questions asked by students for Actor:

00:00 – Intro

01:39 – Why did you pursuit a career in acting?

02:27 – At what point did you realise acting is for you?

03:28 – How did you learn about acting?

08:07 – How do you find work in the industry?

11:47 – How do you select/choose an agent?

13:38 – How competitive is the industry?

16:59 – How do you stand out/differentiate from other actors?

19:23 – Did you have a back-up plan?

23:05 – Was there anything that shocked you when you started working in industry

26:41 – Can you support yourself financially as an actor?

30:03 – What sacrifices did you need to make to pursuit this career?

34:49 – Is this a career you can do for a long time?

37:24 – If you had a change to go back to high-school, would you do anything differently?