17: Samantha Dodemaide on Auditions, Training, Injury, and the True Nature of Comparison

The Dive Podcast

"You’re either right for the role, or you’re not. What's for you won't go past you."
In this engaging interview, Sam shares their journey in the performing arts, starting from their formative years at Patrick Studios Australia and Children's Theatre of Australia, to professional training in acting, singing, and dance.
They discuss the highs and lows of their career, including overcoming major injuries, dealing with self-doubt and comparison, and the importance of passion and work ethic over innate talent. The conversation is a testament to the resilience, dedication, and continuous learning required to succeed in the performing arts.
They talked about:

• Their early training at Patrick Studios Australia and Children's Theatre of Australia.
• Overcoming injuries, self-doubt, and comparison.
• Emphasizing passion and work ethic over innate talent.
• Dealing with performance anxiety and the pressures of auditions.
• Advice for aspiring performers: continuous learning and perseverance.

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1. Navigating Challenges as Performing Artists (00:00:00)

2. Journey Through Theater, Injuries, and Growth (00:06:39)

3. Overcoming Injury and Finding Passion (00:14:12)

4. Navigating Comparison and Self-Doubt in Performance (00:22:47)

5. Navigating Self-Criticism in the Arts (00:30:51)

6. Support Platform for Performing Artists (00:36:12)