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Episode 2 - The Pressure Before the Spotlight: Toxicity, Auditions & the Reality of Showbiz

Episode 2 - The Pressure Before the Spotlight: Toxicity, Auditions & the Reality of Showbiz

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🎭 The industry isn’t all standing ovations—sometimes, the pressure starts long before the spotlight hits.

In this episode of Before The Encore, Nicholas Barnard & Holly Harris dive into the toxic culture of performing arts schools, the high-stakes world of audition season, and the mental toll of competition in the industry.

🔹 The Dark Side of Drama Schools – When does tough training become toxic? 🔹 Audition Season Realities – Rejection, bias & how to stay resilient. 🔹 Industry Pressures – The struggle between creative passion & commercial expectations.

🎧 Tune in for real talk, insider insights, and some hard-hitting debates! #BeforeTheEncore

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