Game of Life Podcast

Dan is joined by music theatre superstars, Matt Douglass, Fabian Andrés, and Lucy Fraser recorded on a day they were about to head into their last week of Pretty Woman!

We chat about the end of Pretty Woman, their best memories from working on the show, creating new friendships, having fun on stage, working with Michelle Brasier, mishaps on stage, the cancellation of other shows, not taking the job for granted, thinking about what's next, missing out on certain things during a contract, feeling the most relaxed at rehearsals, knowing there's always something else, living in the moment, getting to know the show to determine a routine, having a social life, fighting fatigue, post show days, the skill of separating life from work, the difficulty of providing the same level of enthusiasm and energy outside of a show, what they enjoy most about each other, show stops, origin stories, having confidence, loving the work, auditioning, developing other skills in performing, pinch yourself moments, stage door, bad habits, freezing on stage, the swing black hole, learning the material, and a whole lot more!
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Dan is joined by music theatre superstars Rebecca Ordiz, Rose Shannon-Duhigg and Noah Missell for a Beetlejuice reunion!

We chat about how they received the news of the Beetlejuice tour being cut short, carrying on with the show two weeks after the cancellation announcement, going on a Ferris Wheel, touring the show internationally, auditioning for the show, casting rumours, working with Eddie Perfect & Andy Karl, controlled chaos, Daniel Raso's Beetlejuice, Rebecca's debut as Lydia, breaking on stage, introducing audiences to their first musical, capturing lightning in a bottle, forming connections with people in the show, fan encounters, opening the second act of the show as Girl Scout, covering roles, what they wanted to be growing up, learning on the job and theatre etiquette, finding a routine during a show, dealing with exhaustion, being strategic, closing a show, the skill of being present, the opportunity to be swung out, and a whole lot more!
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Dan is joined by fellow podcasters Dos & D (Wayde Custerson and Danny Schuller) for a very fun chat!

We talk about their origin story of putting together the podcast, itching for something more, coming from similar backgrounds, living together, the transition to having guests on their podcast, managing social media, the difficulty of monetizing the friendship, experiences they share together, discovering their strengths and weaknesses, going in head first every day, making connections, being patient, their interviewing method, not having notes, the natural progression of making improvements, hiring staff, nurturing relationships, a six month move to The Gold Coast, never missing an episode, meetings, having no rules, being able to podcast anywhere, having huge ambitions, growing the audience, travel, what they admire about each other, their Dads, having open conversations, being recognised, respecting the audience, dream guests, and a whole lot more!

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Dan is joined by stage manager, performer, and now disability support worker, Will Barker!

We chat about putting on shows for his siblings, being obsessed with the Olympic Games, being at the centre of everything as a stage manager, calling a show, being the voice backstage everyone hears, locking in, safety, calling a show stop on Miss Saigon, effective communication, internships, faking it until you make it, switching gears to the performing side, reading creatives minds, finding a show as a stage manager, fulfilling his creative urges, working internationally, hearing all the interesting conversations, working on Sydney Harbour for Guys and Dolls, calling the cue for fireworks, dealing well under pressure, building set models, dance troupes waiters, needing a break, getting to know yourself, not being boxed in, pulling triple duty on The Ring Cycle, working on Operas, becoming a disability support worker, and a whole lot more!
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Re-releasing one of my favourite chats from last year!

Dan is joined by writer, producer, and director Brannon Braga!

Brannon has been a dream guest since the podcast began, so this was an absolute thrill to finally be able to have him on the show!

We chat about the importance of communication, the joys of collaboration, the solitary mystique of writing, working in solitude, initially wanting to be an actor, trading the headshots in for a typewriter, getting the bug to write for the masses, the profound impact of his school teacher, connecting writing with shows like The Twilight Zone, getting an internship on Star Trek, the open submission policy, being on a week to week contract, the chaos of writing for television, looking back on perceived bad episodes, fame, compliments, becoming burnout, stepping away, the end of Trek, jumping onto 24, the fear of directing, always questioning your ability, trusting your brain, finding focus with others, the talent of others, Bob Trevino Likes It, taking an interest, success not happening in a vacuum, The Orville, the shared history of Star Trek, and a whole lot more!
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