Daniel Janowski should have been an octopus. Having eight arms, replete with suckers, would come in rather handy as he attempts to keep multiple balls in the air. As a teenage drama student he has to juggle study, auditions, acting roles, working (as a waiter), family and girlfriend commitments. And when at last the final year approaches he will also have to keep himself motivated in spite of the prospect of a long, arduous climb to the top looming ahead of him. And if he’s being a realist, which he can be sometimes, the far-off pinnacle will not be the summit of fame, fortune, caviar and cocaine, but simply the chance to engage in regular work as an actor, as opposed to working behind a bar, chewing his cheek epithelial, waiting for his big break in the form of a benevolent, keen-eyed producer/director/thirsty person who knows talent when he sees it.
The Drama School Palaver
Every successful actor, no matter where or if they studied their craft, shares a genuine passion and love of acting. And the thing about drama school is that, no matter whether the piece of paper they give you at the end has any real weight in landing you a role, attending drama school is a chance to practice your craft, learn from others, and do some performance. Craig Scutt reports.
27 Apr 2005
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