Conversation thread
Work on the class you are bad at
Kerry distinguishes learning from seeking validation in existing strengths.
Make a note ↗A working life in musical theatre
Kerry Ellis
The work, choices and life around the show — in one contributor’s own words.
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The person behind the work
Kerry Ellis
Kerry Ellis is an acclaimed West End and Broadway performer and recording artist. She originated Meat in We Will Rock You, became the first British actress to play Elphaba in Wicked in the West End and on Broadway, and has played leading roles including Nancy in Oliver! and Grizabella in Cats. Her work also includes concert touring and collaborations with Brian May.
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Pull a thread.
Start anywhere. Each thread opens onto a different part of this working life — a question, a contradiction or something nobody puts in the prospectus.
Conversation thread
Representation as an honest partnership
Kerry’s relationship analogy gives emotional context to professional communication.
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Thirteen tracks and a lead: the swing’s system
Kerry’s bible and observation of everyone’s show make hidden preparation concrete.
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Your character inside the existing show
Her understudy experience balances personal interpretation with other people’s cues.
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Disconnecting from comparison
Kerry describes her own use of social-media distance and exercise.
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Explore related perspectives across the course. Different experiences can produce different answers.
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