The Show Portfolio
The updated and improved version of our original and highly popular My Shows & Plays journal. We've improved the design of the pages, and re-designed the cover to appeal to a wider age range (up to adult).
Plus exclusively on our website, we offer a version with high quality craft paper (170gsm paper) and a spiral bound spine to make it easier to fill in!
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For every dedicated performer, whether you’re looking to build a professional portfolio, prepare for auditions, apply to drama school, or simply create a keepsake of your shows & plays.
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Each entry has space to record:
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Key information about the show
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inc: date, venue, director, role played etc
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Memories from rehearsals
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What the show was memorable for
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Reflections on what you learned
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Notes on what you might want to work on
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Plus! Space to paste in cast list, cuttings
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from the programme, photos & more
Behind every show there’s a story...
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Spiral bound paperback
£12.95
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My Shows & Plays
A Performer’s Journal
Workbook for Actors, Dancers and Musical Theatre Performers
Larger size (almost A4), 110 pages, 17 entries including space for photos and cuttings from programmes
When you’ve had the best time performing in a show, here is a place for you to keep a record of it — which parts you auditioned for
— the cast list
— what you learnt from the director
— the funny things that happened in rehearsals
— things you might work on for future shows
— plus there’s pages to stick in photos, ticket stubs and cuttings from the programme.
Paperback £11.95
Hard cover £16.95
My Progress & Reflections
Professional Performers Journal
For Actors, Dancers, Singers & Musical Theatre Performers
The journal for professional performers, those in training and anyone serious about a career in the performing arts & entertainment industry.
Designed to address some specific issues faced by performers as self-employed artists in a highly competitive field. Reflective prompts to encourage a pro-active approach to your career and help you create strategies to bounce back from the challenges that come with the performing life.
Includes a thought-provoking introduction, followed by a planning section and multiple prompts on each entry, allowing you the space and flexibility to focus on your personal performing journey.
Large size (just under A4) 8x10inches, 200 pages.
Paperback £14.95
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The ideal companion to help you:
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Map our your steps to success
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Track your progress
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Keep a record of inspiring ideas
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Stay motivated
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Reflect on challenges & develop resilience
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Deal with rejection & bounce back
Sure to become one of the tools of your trade!
Memories page from the My Shows & Plays Journal
Journaling is a great way to store your memories as well as reflect on what you’ve learnt from taking part in a show. You can get as creative as you like with your pages, with doodles, photos and notes. Over the years it will form a wonderful keepsake to look back on.
Forthcoming in 2025:
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A Dancer’s Progress & Reflections Journal
For young dancers to record memories of shows, festivals, competitions, exam results and more. Keep track of your progress and make notes on how you can improve. Great gift for young dancers.
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The Insider’s Guide to Training & Careers
For Dancers Singers, Actors and Musical Theatre Performers.
How to Succeed in Performing Arts: Tips, Hacks & Advice from the Pros.
Realistic advice. Based on interviews with actors, dancers and MT performers, agents and leading industry experts.
All stage images by sosfilmphotographysound, UK