Backstage Encounters

By Backstage Encounters

Backstage Encounters is a YouTube and Podcast program. We interview professionals who are working for theatre, film, and the performing arts industry about their background, experience, and life in th... more

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How many episodes does Backstage Encounters have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.

Backstage Encounters episodes:

December 10, 2024 Ricardo Walker Interview - Dance Journey, West End experiences, Lion King story
Ricardo Walker is a British dancer and performer who has been working in West End musicals, shows, TV/films, and most recently appearing in Wicked the movie as a dancer.
イギリス人パフォーマー、ダンサーのリカルド・ウォーカーにインタビューをしました！ミュージカル「ライオン・キング」のダンスキャプテンを務めたり、映画などでも大活躍している彼に、どのようにしてこの世界に入ったのか、今までの経験や今後パフォーマーを目指す人へ向けたアドバイスなど、様々な話を聞いていきます✨
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Timecodes
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Credit
1:40⁠ Starting out
4:08 Start of dance journey - Break dance
5:57 Ballet boy
9:10 The Urdang Academy
14:53 First professional job - New Adventures
16:40 Achilles injury
22:54 The Lion King Journey
30:32 Dance captain experience
39:57 Change of perspective
45:21 Advice, Tips
52:04 Step 1. Reflect
54:28 Wrapping up
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56min
October 01, 2024 Saori Oda Interview - Musical performer/actor from Japan to West End 英国で活躍する女優、小田紗織さんインタビュー
Saori Oda is a Japanese actor, singer and musical performer, based in London, UK.
We interviewed about her story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer.
ウェストエンドにて大活躍している日本人女優でありミュージカルパフォーマーの小田紗織さんにインタビューをしました🇯🇵🇬🇧
🎵Saori’s Singing Lesson info🎵
Musical Theatre singing lessons with Vocal Balance Technique
All levels welcome, beginners to professional from children to adult✨
✉️ [email protected]
or through her instagram DM https://www.instagram.com/saori2705/
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Timecodes
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Background & Credits
2:27 How did you become a performer and come to the UK?
6:14 Studying abroad
9:44 How did you learn English?
11:44 Getting jobs after graduating
14:32 Working experiences
17:40 Transfer to principal roles
24:27 Motivation for auditions
26:20 Moment that had a big impact
27:35 Difficulties living in the UK
33:27 Caring for your voice
35:27 Singing background
36:28 Funny moments in theatre
38:33 Working as Swing
39:56 Advice or tips
45:26 Wrapping up
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Saori Oda:
https://www.instagram.com/saori2705/
Misa Koide:
https://www.instagram.com/misakoide/
X: https://x.com/misakoide
Backstage Encounter☕️
https://www.instagram.com/backstage_encounters/
X: https://x.com/backstage_encs
#westend #interview #london
#イギリス #ロンドン #インタビュー#ウェストエンド
#イギリスで活躍する日本人
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47min
September 14, 2024 Alex Given Interview Part 2 - Audition approach, working in films, advice and tips
Alex is an Australian performer and currently in the West End 'Guys and Dolls'.
We interviewed about his story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer.
現在ウェストエンドの「ガイズ・アンド・ドールズ」に出演中、オーストラリア人のアレックスにインタビューをしました🇬🇧
🎬《DOWN WITH LOVE》🎬

🎙️Alex Given Interview Part 1🎙️
🎙️Alex Given Interview Part 2🎙️

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Timecodes
0:00 Opening
0:08 Motivation for auditions
8:00 Acting comes first
09:54 What is appealing to the UK?
12:02 Working in films
15:34 Moment that had a big impact
23:20 Advice or Tips
26:52 Wrapping up
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🎙️Alex Given
🎙️Misa Koide
☕️Backstage Encounter☕️
Instagram
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#westend #interview #london #musical
#イギリス #ロンドン #インタビュー#ウェストエンド
#ミュージカル

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28min
September 04, 2024 Alex Given Interview Part 1 - Musical performer life from Australia to West End
Alex is an Australian performer and currently in the West End 'Guys and Dolls'.
We interviewed about his story coming over to the UK and experiences living as a performer.
現在ウェストエンドの「ガイズ・アンド・ドールズ」に出演中、オーストラリア人のアレックスにインタビューをしました🇬🇧
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@BackstageEncounters

Timeline about the interview
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Background
1:41 Credits
2:31 Why became a performer?
3:40 How did you learn to dance?
5:51 Why did you choose to train?
6:59 Why did you come to the UK?
10:25 Difference between the UK and Australia
17:56 Singin' in the Rain UK and International Tour
18:23 Singin' in the Rain Japan Tour
24:37 Work-life balance
26:17 Motivation to keep performing

Alex Given:
https://www.instagram.com/alexgiven/
Misa Koide:
https://www.instagram.com/misakoide/
X: https://x.com/misakoide
Backstage Encounter☕️
https://www.instagram.com/backstage_encounters/
X: https://x.com/backstage_encs
...more
31min

FAQs about Backstage Encounters:

How many episodes does Backstage Encounters have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.