Game of Life Podcast

Dan is joined by performers Callum Ryan and Louis Fontaine in another Beetlejuice reunion episode!

We chat about processing the cancellation of Beetlejuice, watching the show's bloopers, the chaos of the That Beautiful Sound number, auditioning for the show, not being able to tell anyone they were going to be in Beetlejuice, working with Eddie Perfect, going on a safari in Abu Dhabi, coming together again for Moulin Rogue: The Musical, lessons they took away from Beetlejuice, positive work environments, taking care of your body, what they enjoy about each other's performances, the process of getting an agent, the importance of consistency, knowing your worth as a performer, having a sense of peace, mindset, removing ego and putting your best foot forward, being a swing, having energy and a life outside the show, embracing the silly, stage door, working with different Beetlejuice's, the dinner party scene, the people they admire, being open to anything, working with Kylie Minogue for the AFL grand final, your inner monologue, and a whole lot more!

The Australian cast recording of Beetlejuice: The Musical is now available! Link below.

https://excitedanimalrecords.bandtshirts.com.au/
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Dan is joined by actor, singer, makeup artist, co-founder of Rub Cosmetics, and all round icon, Hayden Tee!

We chat about travelling with his service dog Baxter, playing Javert in various Les Misérables productions, bringing more of himself to a role, gravitating towards buoyant personalities, olfactory triggers to get in and out of work, the importance of makeup and fragrances, the journey to form Rub Cosmetics, removing makeup with precision, serving others, being focused on objectives, not playing to an audience, being booed by audiences as the antagonist, the note he got from Cameron Mackintosh, working with Daniel Assetta in & Juliet, not pushing, the hip operation that lead to a career in performing, finding your tribe, not giving himself the option to fail, the ignorance of youth, authenticity, studying every few years, performance anxiety, finding perspective, normalizing not always having to do stage door, staying in your own lane, and a whole lot more!
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Dan is joined by two of the greats of the Australian stage, Paul Hanlon and Alana Tranter, currently in the Australian production of A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond musical!

We chat about their experience working on A Beautiful Noise, the organic rehearsal process, what they've learnt about Neil Diamond, what they enjoy about each other's performances, being excited going to work, the fun of backstage, filming curtain calls, managing life outside the show, finding your people, imposter syndrome, having moments of realising how lucky they are, auditions, overcoming the fear of looking silly, routines, the state of the industry, celebrating successes, audience engagement, freezing on stage, gifts from fans, working on Wicked, last minute calls, covering, being shaped as a person by the people around you, constantly refining, and a whole lot more!

Catch Paul and Alana in A Beautiful Noise! Link below.

https://theneildiamondmusical.com.au/
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Dan is joined by super talented actress, singer, and dancer Elaina Bianchi, fresh off High School Musical and set to make a return in the Australian production of American Psycho: The Musical!

We chat about her experience working on High School Musical, feeling exhausted doing something you love, going back to American Psycho, stepping into the job of dance captain, perfectionism, being truthful to the story, imposter syndrome, what she learnt from fellow performer Emma Wilby, de-rolling out of a character, always knowing she would be a performer, empathy, her training, learning on the job, being the 'Mumma Bear', giving herself whiplash at a group audition, trusting herself to do the work, finding characters through animals, the delicate balance of not going too over the top in comedy roles, the special effects in Evil Dead: The Musical, shy audiences, the frustration with audience filming shows, when her parents see her perform professionally, the magic of theatre, being a part of the puzzle, and a whole lot more!
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Dan is joined by actor, writer, comedy sketch icon, and one half of The Burton Brothers, Josh Burton!

We chat about his audition for the Australian production of Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical, feeling connected with the role, preparing for his first commercial musical, his relationship with musical theatre, always wanting to be comedic, being open to everything, honouring the IP of Mrs. Doubtfire, watching the movie, playing Mrs. Doubtfire for the stage, being the stand by, exhausting the body in a productive way, the inception of The Burton Brothers, a Grumpy Santa character, learning more from failure, the first show, developing a show, a love of physical comedy, listening to the audience, his favourite character, fighting with his brother creatively, doing a kids show, breaking on stage, working with Frank Woodley, and a whole lot more!
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