Whispers In The Wings | A Theatre Podcast

After last weeks episode all about job hunting, this week Josh and Kelly announce they have some exciting news... they have found jobs! 

In Act Two we find out what the hosts favourite part of backstage life, how to manage fatigue during long tech periods and if any changes need to be made for Auslan-interpreted performances.

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This week the Stage Management duo talk about their expereince in job hunting - from how to find them, where to find them and when is the right time to email. 

In Act Two an annoymous listener writes in to get some help from the hosts on what to do when you've been offered a contract but then another potentially better offer comes your way. 

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In Act One this week Josh and Kelly talk about their experience on 9 to 5 after the production was struck by COVID, the hosts were given the opportunity to go above and beyond their duites as they stepped into new Stage Management roles to ensure the production was able to go ahead. 

In Act Two the hosts welcome their first voice message asking the question "do you prefer when things go to plan or when they go wrong", as well as the frequently asked question "Do you need to be able to read music to call a show".

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In this BONUS episode of Whispers in The Wings Josh and Kelly stand around the toolbox to discuss spiking. Find out what spiking is, why you spike, how you spike, and what you spike.  

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Say hello to your hosts, Joshua Broadbent and Kelly Plank. On this introductory episode of Whispers In The Wings take a look behind the scenes of Josh and Kelly's careers as they discuss the differences between working in Australia and the UK.

Stick around for Act Two where they respond to questions related to being a Stage Management Swing and how to spike a chair.

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