The Making of an Actor: From Uni Dropout to Professional Actor | Exclusive with Monica Bennett
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Join us for an exclusive podcast episode as we explore the dynamic and inspirational journey of Monica Bennett, an actress who gracefully transitioned from ballet to acting.
🎬 Episode Overview:
Childhood Ballet Stories: Dive into the grace and discipline of Monica's ballet training and how it set the foundation for her performance skills.
Transition to Acting: Explore Monica's transformative leap from dance to acting, marking her first significant steps on stage.
Career-Defining Movie: Learn about the movie that dramatically altered Monica’s career trajectory and the influences that shaped her path.
📽 Key Highlights:
Stage vs. Screen: Monica discusses the nuances between performing on stage and for the camera, alongside lessons learned from various auditions.
Character Preparation: Gain insights into Monica’s approach to developing her characters, particularly for roles that starkly contrast her own personality.
Improvisation and Drama Styles: Delve into Monica’s take on improvisation in acting and her experiences working in both contemporary and period dramas.
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TIME STAMP
00:00 Coming Up Next
05:30 Monica's Childhood Ballet Stories
07:17 Transition to Acting from Dance
10:28 Day ONE Of Acting
12:26 FIRST ‘Stage Play’ Experience
17:19 THIS Movie Changed Her Career Path
19:45 Support from Parents
23:23 Why She Dropped out from University
28:58 Life After Uni Dropout
35:15 Auditions and Prep
39:54 STAGE VS SCREEN
40:39 Lessons from Auditions
42:16 Character Preparation
44:38 Character Opposite of One's Personality
47:39 Improvisations
50:30 Contemporary Vs Period Drama
53:39 Monica's Ureka Moment
57:43 Lessons from Monica's Acting Life
60:29 Advice for Actors
58:11 Rapid Fire
61:56 Connect with Monica
63:13 Rapid Fire
65:30 Thank You Monica!
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