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The Drama Coach Podcast

by Lisa Southam
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  • Why Am I Not Getting Acting Auditions? 10 Things to Check

    October 20, 2026 · 13 min

    You’ve trained. You’ve got headshots. Maybe you’re on Spotlight, you have an agent, and you’re actively submitting for work… so why aren’t the auditions coming? In this solo episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, Lisa Southam looks at 10…

  • Building Truthful, Sustainable Acting with Eric Geynes

    October 17, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, Lisa is joined by actor, writer and certified Chubbuck Technique coach Eric Geynes to explore what really helps an actor move from “performing” a scene to genuinely living within it. Eric shares…

  • Changing Agents Without Burning Bridges

    October 13, 2026 · 28 min

    How do you know when it’s time to move on from something that isn’t actually bad? In this solo episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, Lisa shares a recent decision from her own acting career - changing agents - and explores the much bigger…

  • Discipline Over Motivation: Training, Mindset & Showing Up with Ned Drew

    October 10, 2026 · 53 min

    What does it really take to keep showing up when you don’t feel motivated? In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, I’m joined by dancer, performer and teacher Ned Drew to talk about discipline, professional training and the mindset…

  • The Performer’s Toolkit: What Agents Keep Telling Me

    October 6, 2026 · 28 min

    In this Series 3 solo episode, I’m pulling together some of the key advice that has come up again and again in my conversations with agents across The Drama Coach Podcast. Agents may all work differently, but there are some clear themes…

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  • Movement for Screen Actors with Pat Garrett

    October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    Movement is not just for dancers. It is one of the most powerful tools an actor has. In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, I’m joined by movement practitioner, actor and highly experienced teacher Pat Garrett to explore the role…

  • What Belongs in a Performer’s Toolkit?

    September 26, 2026 · 23 min

    Welcome to Series 3 of The Drama Coach Podcast. This series is called The Performer’s Toolkit, and it’s all about going inside the performer’s process to explore the methods, tools and techniques behind truthful, confident work. In this…

  • Real People Casting: What Actors Can Learn from Authentic Casting - with Casper Black

    September 19, 2026 · 53 min

    What does “real people casting” actually mean - and what can actors and young performers learn from it? In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, I’m joined by casting director Casper Black, founder of Casper Black Casting, to explore…

  • The Performer’s Toolkit - Series 3 Trailer

    September 17, 2026 · 1 min

    Series 3 of The Drama Coach Podcast is coming on 19th September 2026. This season, we’re going beyond acting technique and looking at the bigger picture - the things performers need to know to build, navigate and sustain a career in the…

  • Series 2 Wrap-Up: The Biggest Lessons for Actors & Young Performers

    September 13, 2026 · 17 min

    That’s a wrap on Series 2 of The Drama Coach Podcast! In this special round-up episode, I’m looking back at some of the biggest lessons, ideas and reminders from an incredible series of conversations with actors, coaches, casting…

  • S2 Ep24: Acting, Singing and Trusting Your Creative Instincts

    September 5, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode of The Drama Coach Podcast, Lisa is joined by actor, singer and coach Kateland Cunningham. Based in Los Angeles, Kateland works with performers across acting and vocal training, bringing together classical vocal technique…

  • S2 Ep 23: What Training Doesn’t Always Teach You

    September 1, 2026 · 36 min

    Training matters. Drama classes, youth theatre, LAMDA, musical theatre, screen acting courses, university drama courses and drama school can all help young performers build confidence, craft, discipline and creativity. But even brilliant…

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About the show

A podcast for young or emerging performers and the people supporting them - whether you or your child are just starting out or already navigating auditions, training and performances. Hosted by actor, drama coach and parent Lisa Southam, with honest, practical insight from solo episodes and guest conversations. No hype - just real guidance to build skills, confidence and a love for the craft. @TheDramaCoach https://linktr.ee/TheDramaCoach Music: ‘Soft Music’ by Nastelbom via Pixabay Sponsored by SceneTribe https://scenetribe.com