Hot Seat: Media Monday with Magician and Balloon Artist Drew Allen and Actor/Opera Singer Aubrey Campbell 12-23-24
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In this episode of Hot Seat: Media Monday, Drew Allen, a magician and balloon artist, and Aubrey Campbell, a music and theater student at Hamilton College, discuss their art, inspiration, and process.
Drew tells his “origin story” about how he developed a package of balloons in his Easter basket and turned it into a stage act and thriving business. Drew also talks about how he learned techniques from YouTube tutorials and worked to develop his talent into a polished professional presentation.
Aubrey Campbell is a music and theatre major at Hamilton College. He talked about his approach to method acting. He shared the challenges of portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters, emphasizing the importance of thorough character research and understanding the motivations behind their actions, highlighting the importance of asking questions and immersing himself in the character’s mindset and reality.
Enjoy this episode of Hot Seat: Media Monday for a look into the creative processes of two talented individuals, showcasing their dedication, passion, and unique approaches to their craft.
Drew Allen on the importance of writing transitions between magic tricks to make his act flow smoothly with a unified theme.
Aubrey Campbell on his approach to method acting.
Aubrey Campbell on what drew him to opera.
Drew’s Magic and Balloon Animals is online at Drew’s Magic And Balloon Animals, Instagram.com/drews.magic.and.balloons/, and Tiktok.com/@drews_magic_and_balloons. Aubrey Campbell is online at https://www.instagram.com/icampbellsoup/
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