11. CURTAIN CALL

What an amazing ride it has been. Once again I have been blown away by all of the incredible guests sharing their stories on the show. I get goosebumps listening back to everyone in this episode!

Thank you to you for joining me on this BTC experience and listening in!

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10. KATIE SANCHEZ

Oh my gosh!! We are at the FINAL episode of Season 3 of BTC!

To finish off with a bang, today I am sitting down with the total GODDESS that is Katie Sanchez!

Katie is one of the most in demand models and commercial dancers in the industry. A multi-talented and accomplished performer and model, Katie has worked across Stage, TV, Film, Fashion and advertising over the past 13 years - both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

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09. COCO MARIA

Today we welcome a very special international guest, Coco Maria. She is known as one of the most unique and uncompromising DJs in the world. Coco Maria is a selector, curator and a radio host with impeccable taste. Hailing originally from Mexico and now based in Europe, she specialises in Brazillian, South-Central-American and Caribbean wax. Her music is made up of irresistible slices of jazz, samba, cumbia and all sorts of rarities from sunnier, far-off places, all mixed with her irrepressible energy and original style. Coco Maria hosts her flagship morning show and "Club Coco" on Worldwide FM and she can also be found showcasing her original sounds at festivals globally.

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08. JARROD DRAPER

Today we welcome the fabulous, Jarrod Draper! A proud Wiradjuri man, Jarrod is the first Indigenous graduate from the prestigious Music Theatre course at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Born and raised in Orange, country NSW, Jarrod earned a full scholarship to the Regional Conservatorium to study Music Theatre and Classical Voice, which saw him perform both nationally and internationally for several years.

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07. ROB MCLEAN

On today's episode we welcome the wonderful, Rob McLean! Rob is a teacher, dancer & choreographer based in Sydney, Australia, with a passion for community, conversation & connection through movement.

He is the co-director of One Dance Collective; a community support network and company that hosts weekly training and creative development sessions, artist development weeks, as well as training and performance opportunities Australia wide.

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06. STEPH AND TIM MADDREN

Today on BTC we have our first episode with TWO guests as we welcome the beautiful married couple, Steph and Tim Maddren.

Steph and Tim have both had very successful individual careers in the performing arts and together they formed Got Ya Back Productions on the NSW Mid North Coast in 2017. Since then, they have created and produced three original touring theatre productions, a feature length film, a drive in cinema, music/corporate videos and 14 separate theatrical productions for aspiring young performers across Taree & Port Macquarie.

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05. LUCA DINARDO

We have hit the half way mark of Season 3 and today I welcome the brilliant, Luca Dinardo! Luca is a musical theatre performer, dance captain and choreographer whose professional credits include; ensemble and dance captain in the Australian Premiere of Bring It On – The Musical, children ensemble in Billy Elliot the Musical, ensemble and dance captain in Stage Art's NINE The Musical , choreographer for RENT at the Sydney Opera House, Assistant director and assistant choreographer for Kiss of the Spider Woman by the Melbourne Theatre Company, she played the role of Anybodys and was Dance Captain in West Side Story for Hando Opera on the Sydney Harbour and she is currently working as a Swing in Hamilton the Musical.

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04. ELIZA HULL

Today we welcome the beautiful, Eliza Hull. Eliza is a contemporary musician based in regional Victoria. Her music has been described as ‘stirring, captivating and heartfelt.’ Think a bit like Florence and the Machine, she totally gives me those vibes!

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03. JILLIAN GREEN

Today we welcome the gorgeous, Jillian Green. Jillian made her professional musical theatre debut as an original Australian cast member in the Queen musical, We Will Rock You, touring Australia & Japan (LWAA). She was an original cast member and Assistant Dance Captain in Baz Luhrmann’s global premier of Strictly Ballroom - The Musical (Global Creatures) and completed both the Australian and Japan tours of Singin in the Rain (Dainty) where again she took on the role of Assistant Dance Captain.

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02. REECE DARLINGTON-DELAIRE

This week I welcome a wonderful guest from the UK, Reece Darlington-Delaire. Reece’s professional career started whilst attending Italia Conti Academy performing as young Simba in The Lion King (West End). He later trained at the Urdang Academy graduating with a diploma in musical theatre.

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01. ALINTA CHIDZEY

Welcome to Season 3 of Beyond the Curtain!

We are kicking off with a BANG as I chat with the divine, Alinta Chidzey.

Alinta is a multi-award winning, seasoned Musical Theatre performer and one of Australia’s most captivating leading ladies. She has starred in many musicals including Chicago, West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Curtains, Jesus Christ Superstar, Singin' In the Rain and Show Boat, just to name a few!

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