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Samantha Marsden

Samantha Marsden

Biography

Samantha Marsden was a freelance drama teacher for 10 years, working for theatre companies, youth theatres and state, private, and special schools. Now she writes drama teaching resources, and fiction, while teaching a little alongside this. She is the author of 100 Acting Exercises for 8 – 18 Year Olds, and the Pocketful of Drama book series, which includes Acting Games for Improv, and Drama Games for Early Years. Instagram @pocketfulofdrama. Twitter @SamMarsdenDrama   

Recent Articles

Eight tips for getting into drama school

Eight tips for getting into drama school

With many drama schools soon to start their audition processes, Sam Marsden asks a range of experts for their best advice on how to impress the audition panel, what to do to prepare and why being yourself is so important
Expert advice on how to prepare for your drama school auditions

Expert advice on how to prepare for your drama school auditions

Gearing up for drama school auditions can be a daunting process. Tutors, lecturers and audition panellists from schools including RADA, LIPA and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland tell Samantha Marsden how potential students can prepare
How do you choose between multiple drama school offers?

How do you choose between multiple drama school offers?

It is great to be in a strong position when you’re choosing which drama school to attend – but how do you actually make that call? The Stage breaks down what incoming students should be thinking about before taking the plunge
Five mistakes to avoid in your UCAS application for a performing arts course

Five mistakes to avoid in your UCAS application for a performing arts course

Applying for a performing arts course can be a daunting process – here are some common mistakes to avoid when filling in your UCAS application
Drama schools special | Online or in-person? What should students expect from showcases?

Drama schools special | Online or in-person? What should students expect from showcases?

When choosing a drama school, it’s important to think not just about how the training will help your career, but how you can show your talents to the wider industry. Students and course leaders tell Samantha Marsden about how showcases are adapting
Raising voices: how musical theatre training is evolving for today’s shows

Raising voices: how musical theatre training is evolving for today’s shows

With contemporary musicals embracing an ever wider range of styles – from heavy rock to hip hop – drama school course leaders tell Samantha Marsden how they are adapting vocal training to prepare students for versatile stage careers
How can youth theatre support young people as life opens back up?

How can youth theatre support young people as life opens back up?

Young people have been badly affected by the isolating effects of the pandemic, but youth theatre can provide an opportunity for them to socialise and reconnect with the community. Youth theatre leaders tell Samantha Marsden how it can help
How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

Covid restrictions made 2020 a tough year for drama training, but being forced online has opened up learning to a wider audience. Samantha Marsden looks at some of the courses available this year and how they differ from past offerings
What are the pros and cons of not going to drama school?

What are the pros and cons of not going to drama school?

Performers who have forged a career without traditional training tell The Stage about the advantages of not taking a formal drama course, as well as what they may have missed out on
Home-school heroes: best online theatre resources

Home-school heroes: best online theatre resources

Over the past year, theatres have made a great effort to bring drama education into people’s homes. Samantha Marsden rounds up a selection of useful free educational resources to inspire the next generation of theatremakers and audiences
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