Beyond the Curtain

Today I bring you, Jordan Pollard! Jordan is a very talented musical theatre performer and an all round good human being with a positive attitude and hard work ethic.In our chat we discuss his childhood introduction to performing through his dance teacher mum, the variety of musical theatre shows he has performed in from Guys and Dolls to West Side Story, and what it is like bringing up a child with his beautiful and talented wife, Cristina, who is also a performer.

The Tap Pack, a high energy, tap comedy show inspired by the infamous “Rat Pack”, is Jordan’s show baby and a production company that he has created and worked on with his friends for the past seven years. The company has gone from strength to strength and they have just completed their first American tour. Jordan shares the napkin moment that sparked the idea for the show, how it has grown to the success it is today and what it is like running a production company.There’s something in this episode for everyone, enjoy the chat!

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Today I bring you, Jordan Pollard!

Jordan is a very talented musical theatre performer and an all round good human being with a positive attitude and hard work ethic.

In our chat we discuss his childhood introduction to performing through his dance teacher mum, the variety of musical theatre shows he has performed in from Guys and Dolls to West Side Story, and what it is like bringing up a child with his beautiful and talented wife, Cristina, who is also a performer.

The Tap Pack, a high energy, tap comedy show inspired by the infamous "Rat Pack", is Jordan's show baby and a production company that he has created and worked on with his friends for the past seven years. The company has gone from strength to strength and they have just completed their first American tour. Jordan shares the napkin moment that sparked the idea for the show, how it has grown to the success it is today and what it is like running a production company.

There's something in this episode for everyone, enjoy the chat!

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You are in for a treat today! I am so excited to bring you the glamorous Philmah Bocks!With a dazzling career spanning over 25 years, Philmah has performed all around the world. She is the current AAMI ambassador, has rubbed noses with Aussie icons such as Kylie Minogue and even launched an exhibition with Jean Paul Gaultier himself. She has earned two fabulous Sydney Mardi Gras awards for her costuming creations and runs her very own ‘WerkShop’ specialising in the manufacture of glamour.

But today’s interview is with Daz Partington, the amazing man behind the queen that is Philmah Bocks. Daz’s life is rich with fascinating stories and experiences. In our chat he shares what it was like growing up as a homosexual in a small country town in a time that was less accepting than today, his interesting career as an animator that took him around the world and the evolution of Philmah Bocks. He is one of those people who is insanely talented at everything ~ from make up and costuming to animation in the advertising industry, he can and has done it all!

Daz is such a beautiful human being which you will hear for yourself in this chat and he really has paved the way for drag queens today. Grab a cuppa or go for a walk and get this one into your ears for a super fun listen. Enjoy!

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You are in for a treat today! I am so excited to bring you the glamorous Philmah Bocks!

With a dazzling career spanning over 25 years, Philmah has performed all around the world. She is the current AAMI ambassador, has rubbed noses with Aussie icons such as Kylie Minogue and even launched an exhibition with Jean Paul Gaultier himself. She has earned two fabulous Sydney Mardi Gras awards for her costuming creations and runs her very own 'WerkShop' specialising in the manufacture of glamour.

But today's interview is with Daz Partington, the amazing man behind the queen that is Philmah Bocks. Daz's life is rich with fascinating stories and experiences. In our chat he shares what it was like growing up as a homosexual in a small country town in a time that was less accepting than today, his interesting career as an animator that took him around the world and the evolution of Philmah Bocks. He is one of those people who is insanely talented at everything ~ from make up and costuming to animation in the advertising industry, he can and has done it all!

Daz is such a beautiful human being which you will hear for yourself in this chat and he really has paved the way for drag queens today.

Grab a cuppa or go for a walk and get this one into your ears for a super fun listen. Enjoy!

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+ Visit Philmah's Werkshop

+ Keep up to date on our insta @beyondthecurtainaus

+ Join our Facebook Community

+ Find us on Youtube

I’m very excited to bring you this episode with Yvette Lee today.

Yvette is a successful leading Choreographer in the Australian Dance Industry with over a decade of experience and a crazy long CV to back it up! Her choreography spans over a broad range of mediums including music videos, stage, musical theatre, modelling, commercial and corporate. She is also a talented performer, and was most recently rehearsing for the production of Dance Nation before COVID-19 hit and they had to close the show on opening night.

Despite all of her success, what is crystal clear is how truly humble and grounded Yvette remains. She is beautifully open and generous with the insight and advice she shares during our chat.

We recorded this remotely because #coronavirus. If you listen out you may hear a typical Melbourne tram or two passing by at the start of the interview.

I hope you enjoy listening to our chat and witnessing the magnetic force that is Yvette Lee.

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I'm very excited to bring you this episode with Yvette Lee today.

Yvette is a successful leading Choreographer in the Australian Dance Industry with over a decade of experience and a crazy long CV to back it up! Her choreography spans over a broad range of mediums including music videos, stage, musical theatre, modelling, commercial and corporate. She is also a talented performer, and was most recently rehearsing for the production of Dance Nation before COVID-19 hit and they had to close the show on opening night.

Despite all of her success, what is crystal clear is how truly humble and grounded Yvette remains. She is beautifully open and generous with the insight and advice she shares during our chat.

We recorded this remotely because #coronavirus. If you listen out you may hear a typical Melbourne tram or two passing by at the start of the interview.

I hope you enjoy listening to our chat and witnessing the magnetic force that is Yvette Lee.

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Today we feature the first actor on Beyond The Curtain.

Ethan Panizza is a talented actor, most recently seen on our screens in the Channel 10 show Playing for Keeps.

He has an interesting journey where he was on a straight road to one life in footy and changed course to follow his heart and pursue an acting career. Whilst playing professional footy for Claremont Football Club in Western Australia, the team his Dad played for, and obtaining an electrical apprenticeship; it was an injury that gave him the space to listen to his deep calling for acting.

In our chat we discuss his road from footy to acting, his experiences in LA and most recent time on set of Playing for Keeps. Ethan is also super open with his experiences with depression and what he has done to combat this and prioritise his mental health. Something in this for everyone, enjoy!

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Today we feature the first actor on Beyond The Curtain.

Ethan Panizza is a talented actor, most recently seen on our screens in the Channel 10 show Playing for Keeps.

He has an interesting journey where he was on a straight road to one life in footy and changed course to follow his heart and pursue an acting career. Whilst playing professional footy for Claremont Football Club in Western Australia, the team his Dad played for, and obtaining an electrical apprenticeship; it was an injury that gave him the space to listen to his deep calling for acting.

In our chat we discuss his road from footy to acting, his experiences in LA and most recent time on set of Playing for Keeps. Ethan is also super open with his experiences with depression and what he has done to combat this and prioritise his mental health.

Something in this for everyone, enjoy!

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Will Centurion is a talented musical theatre performer whose life has changed course and is now supporting the performing arts industry through his counselling and life coaching services.

He has performed in numerous large scale musical productions including Aladdin, The Lion King, West Side Story, King Kong, The King and I and We Will Rock You.

With the whole world feeling the anxiety and pressures of our new reality since COVID-19 came crashing down on us, the performing arts industry has been hit hard. This is sure to have a major impact on the mental health of many people.

Who to turn to at a time like this? Mr Will Centurion!

Will provides psychological support for the performing arts industry and in this chat we learn about his journey from performing to counselling and how he is tackling this current climate we are faced with.

Beyond the Curtain was created to connect the performing arts industry through a positive and inspiring platform, with a focus on mental health. It appears that we need this more than ever right now and I will continue to produce the podcast to try to help bond and support this beautiful community.

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Will Centurion is a talented musical theatre performer whose life has changed course and is now supporting the performing arts industry through his counselling and life coaching services.

He has performed in numerous large scale musical productions including Aladdin, The Lion King, West Side Story, King Kong, The King and I and We Will Rock You.

With the whole world feeling the anxiety and pressures of our new reality since COVID-19 came crashing down on us, the performing arts industry has been hit hard. This is sure to have a major impact on the mental health of many people.

Who to turn to at a time like this? Mr Will Centurion!

Will provides psychological support for the performing arts industry and in this chat we learn about his journey from performing to counselling and how he is tackling this current climate we are faced with.

Beyond the Curtain was created to connect the performing arts industry through a positive and inspiring platform, with a focus on mental health. It appears that we need this more than ever right now and I will continue to produce the podcast to try to help bond and support this beautiful community.

+ Follow Will

+ Visit Will's website

+ Keep up to date on our insta @beyondthecurtainaus

+ Join our Facebook Community

+ Find us on Youtube

I Lost My Gig

In Between Australia

Artstasker

Open Studio Co