Industry Insights With DPDS

This week DPDS connects with Former Musical Theatre Performer turned Cruise Director - Ryan Rose

Industry Insights connects with American born Ryan who gives us a real insight into how he began his journey into the arts becoming a successful company dancer with real in-depth advice of dancer training to transferring his performing skills and utilising them in becoming a successful Cruise Director for one of the largest cruise companies in the world.

Ryan has achieved much success thus far and his credits in world renown shows such as ’Sesame Street Live’, Disneys ’The Lion King’ and ‘Wicked’ The Musical to name just a few.

Ryan is a very passionate performer who has strived to be the best in all he puts his talent too.

So much knowledge into the entertainment industry from competition dancing to Broadway musicals. A story not to be missed!

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This week DPDS connects with Professional Dancer - Katie Matthews

Industry Insights connects with New Zealand born Katie Matthews. Katie talks about her career thus far and her early days of training to become a professional Ballerina before travelling and working in America.

Katie began her career dancing for the ‘Royal New Zealand Ballet after studying at the International Ballet Academy in New Zealand.

Having early success in her career Katie went on to star in the popular dance show ’So You Think You Can Dance’ where Katie was a top 10 finalist. Katie went on to have a successful career working for Carnival Cruise Line for over a decade where she workshopped and was part of the inaugural casts fro multiple shows.

Katie is currently finding success in Las Vegas where she recently moved with her husband and has enjoyed success as a Dancer in shows lie ‘X Rocks’ and ‘Zombie Burlesque’. Katie also recently opened for ‘Metallica’ in Vegas.

A real glimpse into life as a Ballerina before conquering the rest of the dance world.

One of the nicest most talented individual you will ever meet and work with!

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This week DPDS connects with Entertainment Director- Judith Mullally 

Industry Insights connects with Judith in a really personal insight into Judith’s journey from studying musical theatre to then treding the West end audition boards to becoming a successful Singer and Dancer to becoming a successful Entertainment Director for a leading cruise line where she overseas the entertainment operations and guest experiences for over 4000 guests per week. 

Judith mentors and develops a large team of Performers, Musicians, Youth Teams, Entertainment Technical personal and all things media content related. Born and raised in Ireland Judith began her love of performing where she attended a drama and dance course in Cork which catapulted her into a successful career as a performer where she completed her training in Musical Theatre at Bodywork in Cambridge. 

Judith shares her stories and experiences and offers so many wise words. Her recent work with 'The Shona Project’ allowed us to experience Judith’s other passion of writing and story telling celebrating teenage girls and women from all over the world to help succeed, overcome, lead, think, win and learn. A beautiful conversation between two friends and colleagues and to top it off Judith has an accent you could listen to for hours! 

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Check out 'The Shona Project' where Judith created a very personal piece which was shared at the shine festival.

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This week DPDS connects with Musical Artist- Brennan Villines

Industry Insights connects with Brennan with an inspiring look into Brennan’s colourful musical career starting out in Kentucky which led to a successful career in his home town before moving to the big smoke, recording his own music and becoming a contestant none of the largest talent show on tv ‘The Four’ which saw him deliver a powerful performances and sharing his intimate story. Brennan is a classically trained pianist and a successful singer/songwriter realising his own music. He has experiences in live theatre and studied music in Memphis.

Brennan’s music is heartfelt and moving and his unique voice and sound has you captured from the first bar of music. Despite some challenges throughout his early days as a performer his insights, passion and artistry is second to none and this interview really indulges into Brennan’s experiences and insights for all entertainment professionals and anyone interested in the process of song writer and producing music.

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Check out Brennan's platforms, music and experiences below! Download his Albums and songs today!

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https://youtu.be/4BoeP6qLY7k - Brennan's Performance on 'The Four'

https://youtu.be/mPDxF0UmBnc - Brennan's Challenge on 'The Four'

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Though Darren is currently an Entertainment Director for Carnival Cruise Line. Views and opinions expressed on this podcast and social media do not reflect those of Carnival Cruise Line or Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment. This podcast belongs to Darren.

This week DPDS connects with Stand Up Comic - Tommy Drake

Industry Insights interviews Tommy who has been a successful Stand Up Comic for the past 30 years. Tommy has a wealth of experience and really indulges into his early career days. He talks about some of his experiences and really gives some personal insight in how to keep improving yourself and your act. 

Originally from Danville, California but now living in The Woodland, Texas. Tommy's wealth and knowledge of understanding for the comedy world is second to none. Valuable advice with listing your audience and adjusting as you go. Tommy has performed on average over 400 performances a year for the last 25 years totalling over 11,000 shows performed. Insane!

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Check Out Tommy's platforms and his Dry Bar Special recorded in 2019;

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Though Darren is currently an Entertainment Director for Carnival Cruise Line. Views and opinions expressed on this podcast and social media do not reflect those of Carnival Cruise Line or Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment. This podcast belongs to Darren.

This week DPDS connects with Branding and Revenue Professional - Victoria Rossi

Industry Insights connects with Victoria with an insightful look into the world of branding and revenue for entertainment products. Victoria brings insights from early days as a dancer and figure skater, to becoming a very successful presenter combining luxury sales with entertainment and successful branding. Victoria's journey from her days being in the lime light to transitioning into developing entertainment concepts utilising branding and revenue with some of the worlds leading and successful companies.

Born and raised in Canada, Victoria offers some compelling and heart felt advice and industry insights for anyone looking to work in branding and revenue within an entertainment setting. Victoria is warm, humble and full of great advice with an infectious personality, this is a must listen too!!

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Though Darren is currently an Entertainment Director for Carnival Cruise Line. Views and opinions expressed on this podcast and social media do not reflect those of Carnival Cruise Line or Carnival Cruise Line Entertainment. This podcast belongs to Darren.