A script writer who has penned storylines for Eastenders and The Archers, is the latest in a string of guest speakers to inspire and motivate performing arts students at Loughborough College.
Dave Payne spoke with the College’s Performing Arts students at a virtual guest lecture during which he described the process of writing, and how episodes make it from the pen to the studio.
Dave’s appearance comes hot on the heels of a guest talk by Paul Stead, the multi award-winning Managing Director of Daisybeck Studios which is the most successful producer of non-scripted television documentaries in the UK.
As well as celebrity stories, Paul also provided critical advice on and information about what makes a good pitch, and about the future of the industry which students can use in their upcoming assignments.
Jamie Livesey, a second year Level 3 student said: “I found the opportunity to interview people who are active and involved in the performing arts industry very insightful and extremely beneficial. It’s enabled me to ask questions that have helped broaden my knowledge of the industry and, furthermore, have enabled me to explore networking opportunities that would have not been possible without the chance to talk to the guests.”
Vicki Calvert-Gooch, Curriculum Manager in Performing Arts at Loughborough College, said: “We’re so thrilled that we’re able to secure such fantastic industry experts to enrich the learning of students on performing arts programme.
“They were absolutely immersed in both lectures and our guests both commented how impressed they were with the quality and depth of the questions our students asked.
“What really sets these guest lectures apart is how our speakers bring the reality of the industry to life through anecdotes and their real-world experiences with some very well-known celebrities.”
Earlier this year, Cult American writer and performer Bill Corbett gave an exclusive, live interview to Loughborough College students as part of their performing arts programme.
Bill was a writer and actor on the cult television show Mystery Science Theater 3000 for which he voiced the robot Crow T. Robot during the show's later seasons on the Sci Fi Channel. During that time, he also played the character Observer, along with other minor roles.