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Ep26: Is Drama School Worth It, Spotting Talent And The Stigma Of Commercial Acting

January 30, 2024 Mark and Nia Jermin Episode 26
Ep26: Is Drama School Worth It, Spotting Talent And The Stigma Of Commercial Acting
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Ep26: Is Drama School Worth It, Spotting Talent And The Stigma Of Commercial Acting
Jan 30, 2024 Episode 26
Mark and Nia Jermin

This week, the showbiz trio are back together, and Mark, Nia and Hannah debate the big question facing many aspiring actors – is pricey drama school training essential for a successful acting career?  Sharing their own personal drama school experiences, from the valuable contacts and confidence gained to the financial burdens incurred, the hosts also discuss whether on-the-job training could, for some, be just as valuable. There’s some nostalgic chatter about their early days talent-spotting promising students, Mark’s tendency to get “overly zealous”, and Hannah’s first hesitant steps into the spotlight. They also tackle the ups and downs of the acting life, from losing motivation in “sad season” January to the stresses of making rent between acting gigs. With plenty of banter and laughter along the way, you can expect a few surprises too, when worlds collide with some familiar faces from the past!


Pushy Pushy is a Mark Jermin and B-Scene Media production. Created and hosted by Mark Jermin and Nia Jermin, the show is executive-produced by Nia Jermin and Jake Weller.

To find out more about the wonderful world of Mark Jermin go to: https://www.markjermin.co.uk/

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This week, the showbiz trio are back together, and Mark, Nia and Hannah debate the big question facing many aspiring actors – is pricey drama school training essential for a successful acting career?  Sharing their own personal drama school experiences, from the valuable contacts and confidence gained to the financial burdens incurred, the hosts also discuss whether on-the-job training could, for some, be just as valuable. There’s some nostalgic chatter about their early days talent-spotting promising students, Mark’s tendency to get “overly zealous”, and Hannah’s first hesitant steps into the spotlight. They also tackle the ups and downs of the acting life, from losing motivation in “sad season” January to the stresses of making rent between acting gigs. With plenty of banter and laughter along the way, you can expect a few surprises too, when worlds collide with some familiar faces from the past!


Pushy Pushy is a Mark Jermin and B-Scene Media production. Created and hosted by Mark Jermin and Nia Jermin, the show is executive-produced by Nia Jermin and Jake Weller.

To find out more about the wonderful world of Mark Jermin go to: https://www.markjermin.co.uk/