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Where Are They Now? Scott’s Journey From Musical Theatre Student to Disney Star


27/01/2023

Have you ever considered studying a degree in Musical Theatre to kick off your career in the Arts? 

…But where can it take you? 

Here at UCW we understand the importance of supporting and nurturing our students throughout their time here, to achieve their dreams and land highly sought-after roles in their chosen industry. 

Our alumni have had outstanding success, and we love hearing all about their journeys and what they have been up to. 

We recently caught up with Scott. 

Scott is a 2022 alumnus. Graduating with a first-class degree in Musical Theatre, he gained agent representation with Ryder Management directly from his third-year showcase. However, Scott’s successes don’t end there. Perhaps the most exciting of all his achievements, he has recently begun working with Disney at Disneyland Paris! 

As someone whose journey is a great example of where sheer talent, determination and passion can get you, we were keen to ask Scott some questions that might inspire the next generation of hopeful graduates. 

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Due to conditions within his contract, Scott is unable to disclose the specific character he will be playing, but he tells us:  

I will be living and working within the Disneyland Paris complex, 15/20 minutes away from the city of Paris and 10 minutes away from what I believe is the biggest shopping village in Europe, La Vallee Village. I will be performing a few days a week; plus any extra special events they might call me for.  

 

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Scott finished off his interview by saying 

 I would highly recommend my course. If I can talk this highly about it whilst studying through a global pandemic, I can only imagine how brilliant it must be without Covid affecting it. 

 Thank you Sylvia, Kyle, Abi, Joe, Nikki and Beky for all your efforts over the last 3 years. Maybe one day I’ll come and join you in the corridor again. But for now, Au Revoir!  

All of us at UCW would like to say a huge thank you to Scott for giving us some insight into his time here. We have every faith that he will go on to achieve amazing things…and already is! 

Congratulations on landing such an incredible role, and good luck for the future. 

 To find out more about our Musical Theatre, BA (Hons) programme, click here. 

To learn more about the further opportunities in the Performing Arts here at UCW and keep up to date with the latest news, click here.