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Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights Season Finale with DPDS and guest interviewer Dane ReisThe Season Finale with DPDS invites special guest host of ‘ You Booked It’ podcast to interview Darren (DPDS) on his journey and insights on his career in the entertainment industry.
Dane relives all of the questions DPDS has asked his guests all season long and both share stories and experiences which led them to
With an extensive background in Live Entertainment and Guest Experiences, Darren’s credits have included successful partnerships with Royal Caribbean International, Universal Studios, Silver Sea Luxury Cruises , Legoland, Motiongate Pictures, Dreamworks, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Bourne Leisure the leading holiday resorts provider in the UK and most r...2021-05-151h 02
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Wendy McPherson BenitezThis week DPDS connects with Costume Designer and Manager Wendy McPherson Benitez
Industry Insights connects with Wendy who gives fascinating insights into the world of costuming and shares her story on how her career began in the world of costuming.
Beginning her career studying textile and design for the fashion industry, Wendy quickly after studies began her career working for ne of the most iconic Theme parks and brands in the world ‘Disney’. Wendy has gone on to be a successful manager running large costume departments and opening many new theme parks such as ‘Universal Studios’ and ‘Warner Brothers’ spanning all over the...2021-05-151h 03
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Ryan RoseThis week DPDS connects with Former Musical Theatre Performer turned Cruise Director - Ryan Rose
Industry Insights connects with American born Ryan who gives us a real insight into how he began his journey into the arts becoming a successful company dancer with real in-depth advice of dancer training to transferring his performing skills and utilising them in becoming a successful Cruise Director for one of the largest cruise companies in the world.
Ryan has achieved much success thus far and his credits in world renown shows such as ’Sesame Street Live’, Disneys ’The Lion King’...2021-05-091h 06
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Katie MatthewsThis week DPDS connects with Professional Dancer - Katie Matthews
Industry Insights connects with New Zealand born Katie Matthews. Katie talks about her career thus far and her early days of training to become a professional Ballerina before travelling and working in America.
Katie began her career dancing for the ‘Royal New Zealand Ballet after studying at the International Ballet Academy in New Zealand.
Having early success in her career Katie went on to star in the popular dance show ’So You Think You Can Dance’ where Katie was a top 10 finalist. Katie went o...2021-05-0456 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Jerica ExumThis week DPDS connects with Singer/Songwriter/Actor and Indie Artist- Jerica Exum
Industry Insights connects with Jerica in a great interview filled with all of Jerica’s stories and experiences from her career thus far. Introduced to music through church, Jerica’s love for the arts continued and she found theatre in high school before launching onto the audition circuit before landing her first roles.
Jerica has performed all over the world and for some of the most prestigious providers of entertainment. Credits have included performing in Disney’s ’The Lion King’, Universal Studios, Various Cruise Lines, and a highly acc...2021-04-2752 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Judith MullallyThis week DPDS connects with Entertainment Director- Judith Mullally
Industry Insights connects with Judith in a really personal insight into Judith’s journey from studying musical theatre to then treding the West end audition boards to becoming a successful Singer and Dancer to becoming a successful Entertainment Director for a leading cruise line where she overseas the entertainment operations and guest experiences for over 4000 guests per week.
Judith mentors and develops a large team of Performers, Musicians, Youth Teams, Entertainment Technical personal and all things media content related. Born and raised in Ireland Judith began her...2021-04-2051 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Karen MayburyThis week DPDS connects with Producer and Creative Director - Karen Maybury
Industry Insights indulges with Karen's unique and diverse story from having experience in many sectors of the entertainment industry. Karen starting out really finding her way in comedic roles and later when on to become a successful MC for events which eventually led her to becoming a leading Cruise Director in the cruising world.
Since then Karen has become a successful agent and has numerous companies where she manages artists directly and also recruits for a range of entertainment roles within the industry.
Karen has gone on to...2021-04-1353 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Brennan VillinesThis week DPDS connects with Musical Artist- Brennan Villines
Industry Insights connects with Brennan with an inspiring look into Brennan’s colourful musical career starting out in Kentucky which led to a successful career in his home town before moving to the big smoke, recording his own music and becoming a contestant none of the largest talent show on tv ‘The Four’ which saw him deliver a powerful performances and sharing his intimate story. Brennan is a classically trained pianist and a successful singer/songwriter realising his own music. He has experiences in live theatre and studied music...2021-04-061h 03
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Tommy DrakeThis week DPDS connects with Stand Up Comic - Tommy Drake
Industry Insights interviews Tommy who has been a successful Stand Up Comic for the past 30 years. Tommy has a wealth of experience and really indulges into his early career days. He talks about some of his experiences and really gives some personal insight in how to keep improving yourself and your act.
Originally from Danville, California but now living in The Woodland, Texas. Tommy's wealth and knowledge of understanding for the comedy world is second to none. Valuable advice with listing your audience and a...2021-03-301h 00
Tea With LeeS2E5 - Finally an Episode with Darren, Entertainment DirectorI am delighted to share this new episode of the podcast with you. In it, I catch up with Entertainment Director and good friend Darren Pinheiro Dos Santos… but (confession) I get scared to say his name, so I just call him Darren…. Darren started out his career as a performer and joined Carnival as a Singer. He has since worked his way up to being an incredible leader within the Carnival Entertainment Department.As always you can get in touch. If you haven’t already I would love to connect with you across our social...2021-03-2640 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Victoria RossiThis week DPDS connects with Branding and Revenue Professional - Victoria Rossi
Industry Insights connects with Victoria with an insightful look into the world of branding and revenue for entertainment products. Victoria brings insights from early days as a dancer and figure skater, to becoming a very successful presenter combining luxury sales with entertainment and successful branding. Victoria's journey from her days being in the lime light to transitioning into developing entertainment concepts utilising branding and revenue with some of the worlds leading and successful companies.
Born and raised in Canada, Victoria offers some compelling...2021-03-231h 07
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Earlene CopasThis week DPDS connects with Stage and Production Manager - Earlene Copas
Industry Insights connects with Earlene on her journey as she starts out in the world of entertainment as an integral core member that facilitates live performance from happening in the world of being a technician. From waiting tables, to working on some of the largest theme parks in the world to travelling the world on a cruise ship ensuring all technical operational aspects are running and enabling entertainment operations to run safely and as directed. Earlene gives us all the insights on what it is...2021-03-1559 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Anne SmithThis week DPDS connects with Events Director - Anne Smith
Industry Insights connects with Anne on her journey from starting out as an aspiring events professional to taking the leap of faith in starting her own events company providing high end quality managed events for a range of clients and budgets. Anne’s personal story and intimate stories and insights follow her amazing journey from working in events and promotions to running some of the most prestigious high end events globally.
Anne discusses the importance of gaining as much experience as possible and utilising connections wh...2021-03-0850 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights With DPDS and Lee MasonIndustry Insights with DPDS
This week DPDS connects with World Leading Cruise Director - Lee Mason
Two colleagues now friends. Industry Insights interacts with Lee’s bubbly personality and warm heart felt stories of his journey from starting out studying in New York at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy to his journey in becoming a highly successful and followed Cruise Director for one of the leading Cruise Line companies in the world.
Lee talks of his struggles and passion for performing to making the decision to change direction to becoming the facilitator of en...2021-03-021h 05
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Christine KerberIndustry Insights with DPDS Episode 5!
This week DPDS connects with Owner Of Earth Monkey Entertainment - Christine Kerber
An intimate interview between two former colleagues now friends. Industry Insights absorbs Christine’s insights in an early career as a Ballet dancer to becoming a successful Jazz/Modern Company Dancer transitioning to a leading entertainment consultant in the world of entertainment creating, choreographing, directing and providing world class entertainment to world industry leading companies.
Christine’s professional journey explores all of Christine’s experiences as a dancer to travelling the world to becoming a mentor...2021-02-2357 min
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and CelestineIn this episode DPDS speaks with Artist Singer/Songwriter/Dancer, Bristol born Celestine.
This intimate podcast episode indulges in a magnificent career thus far looking back at teenage prodigy and winner of then the biggest talent show on prime time television before the times of X Factor and Pop Idol. Celestine was the winner of TV 'Star For A Night' with Jane Mcdonald. Celestine then went on to signing a huge 4 album deal with Sony records to becoming a successful musician and teacher and now lead vocalist of the hugely successful 80's/90's band 'Black Box' singing...2021-02-161h 05
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Gareth JacobsIn this episode DPDS speaks with Australian Musical Theatre Star and Star of Disneys Aladdin - The Musical, Gareth Jacobs.
This remarkable podcast episode relives the moment Gareth went from the hustle and bustle of auditions to landing his biggest role and highly acclaimed leading role as 'The Genie' in Disney's Musical Aladdin.
Gareth talks about his training and early days in the industry which saw him travel all over the world starting off in the Industry on Cruise Ships and Theme Parks to now being an established Musical Theatre Performer within Australia's fantastic Musical T...2021-02-091h 11
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Ben BryantIndustry Insights Podcast series will take you on a journey connecting Entertainment Industry Professionals from all entertainment sectors, backgrounds and experiences sharing their stories and experiences in some very informative interviews giving insights into how these individuals have achieved success and how they reached their current positions and goals for the future.
In this episode DPDS speaks with former Broadway Star turned successful Vocal Director Ben Bryant. Listen to Ben's journey from a young performer who graced the Broadway stage in the King and I, to becoming a very successful and admired vocal and casting director for a...2021-02-021h 03
Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS and Zoë ListerIndustry Insights Podcast series will take you on a journey connecting Entertainment Industry Professionals from all entertainment sectors, backgrounds and experiences sharing their stories and experiences in some very informative interviews giving insights into how these individuals have achieved success and how they reached their current positions and goals for the future.
In this episode DPDS speaks with former Hollyoaks Star turned writer Zoë Lister. Listen to Zoë's journey from a young Singer/Dancer to gracing the nations television and other performing credits. DPDS looks back at Zoë's early career, her big move to the big...2021-01-261h 01Industry Insights With DPDSIndustry Insights with DPDS - Trailer 2021Industry Insights with DPDS
A new exciting podcast series featuring Darren Pinheiro Dos Santos
With over 2 decades of entertainment industry experience, Industry Insights Podcast series will take you on a journey connecting Entertainment Industry Professionals from all entertainment sectors, backgrounds and experiences, sharing their stories and experiences in some very informative interviews giving insights into how these individuals have achieved success and how they reached their current positions and goals for the future.
In this exciting News podcast series , Industry Insights will explore their personal stories and utilise their advice and skills for...2021-01-1901 min