Dr Oliver Double, Reader in Drama, has just released the latest episode in his on-going podcast series, Proper Job Gradcast.
In the ‘Gradcast’, Olly interviews Kent Drama graduates about their current careers in the arts, how they got there after they graduated, and how studying Drama at Kent helped to equip them for what they do now.
In the latest episode, Olly interviews Storme Toolis, who graduated from Kent with a BA (Hons) in Drama and English Literature in 2014. She is an actor, writer and soon-to-be drama teacher. Storme talks about being a cast regular in New Tricks (BBC1, 2003-2015), becoming the first disabled actor to play the title role in a West End production of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, and she gives great advice on dealing with the rejection that’s an inevitable part of being a jobbing actor.
She also recalls a pivotal moment from her time at Kent that influenced her future career, and explains why she’s about to become a drama teacher. She finishes by giving possibly the best answer so far to the question, ‘What would you say to people who think studying drama won’t get you a proper job?’
To listen to the full episode, please see the page:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-6-storme-toolis/id1500284764?i=1000487090328