The Biggest Mistake Drama School Graduates Make

In this episode of Graduate Talks, we sit down with #lamda graduate and Spotlight Prize winner Angela Jones and performer Samantha Kay to talk honestly about life after drama school and how actors can stay positive while navigating auditions, rejection, and the realities of breaking into the acting industry. If you're a new actor, drama school graduate, or someone trying to build a sustainable acting career, this conversation covers powerful mindset shifts for auditions, how casting directors really think, why rejection means you’re closer to a yes, and practical tips for staying confident in a competitive industry. GUESTS: ➡️ Angela Jones: https://www.bloomfieldswelch.com/ange... ➡️Samantha Kay: https://www.instagram.com/samkayoffic... 🎭 Subscribe for more behind the scenes content & get email alerts: https://surl.li/sijzck 🎬 Follow Be Scene: Director's Cut on Socials: https://beacons.ai/bescenedirectorscut 🎬 Follow Host Marion: Instagram:   / mariongithegi   Tiktok:   / mariongithegi   LinkedIn:   / marion-githegi   Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/0618-8970-6314 00:00 – Introduction: Life After Drama School 00:39 – Meet Angela Jones (LAMDA Graduate & Spotlight Prize Winner) 00:53 – Why Mindset Matters for Actors 02:39 – The Biggest Mistake Actors Make in Auditions 03:39 – Dealing with Rejection in the Acting Industry 04:10 – Visualization & Manifestation for Auditions 05:06 – What Casting Directors Actually Want 06:24 – Taking the Leap Back Into Acting 07:56 – Why Energy Matters in the Audition Room 08:29 – Learning to Own Your Success as an Actor 10:12 – Emma Stone’s Rejection Story & Actor Motivation 11:03 – Social Media Comparison & Staying in Your Lane 12:24 – Should Actors Take Breaks from Social Media? 13:24 – Celebrating Other Actors’ Success 15:35 – Why Actors Compare Themselves to the Wrong People 16:21 – Energy, Mindset & Success in Acting 17:47 – Unexpected Confidence Tip for Actors (Volunteering) 19:15 – Follow Angela Jones & Sammy Kaye 19:45 – The Mission Behind the Be Seen Community Behind-the-Scenes Industry Insight for Film/TV/Theatre #actors #acting #actress #actorslife #dramaschool #theatre #film #screenacting #podcast #bescenedirectorscut