From Drama to National TV: Sarah Armstrong’s Confidence Story
Earlier this year, Midnight Feast artist Sarah Armstrong was interviewed about her experience in the workforce. Today she reflects on this exciting experience, and how her drama practice has helped her step into new confidence, even in front of national news cameras.
Sarah Armstrong has worked at the Sydney Opera House for the past five years, with support from a disability inclusive employment program.
“Some people work for the tickets. Some people give tours and I work with little kids” explains Sarah.
Even after five years, the experience still feels special
“I mean, it’s the Opera House, it’s the most iconic place… and some people just take it for granted. Every time I walk there, I just soak it in going, oh my gosh, I’m actually here.”
Earlier this year, Sarah was invited to share her experiences in the workforce with senior NDIS representatives.
“It was very, very low key… a few of us sat around the table and we just talked about our jobs.”
But then the day took an unexpected turn.
“They said, ‘media is coming.’ I thought, okay it’s going to be on Facebook or the website… and they said no. National 10 News is coming! I’m like, what?”
Suddenly, Sarah was in front of national news cameras.
“We had to do all different takes around the Opera House… and then I got interviewed, and then that went on the news.”
“I think drama really helped me…”
Sarah says the confidence people noticed on TV didn’t come out of nowhere.
“I think drama really helped me be able to stand in front of people and talk.”
Even with the cameras, Sarah surprised herself with how steady she felt.
“I didn’t even notice the camera, really.”
She says her confidence continues to build, both at work and in life.
“Every time I’m there (at work), I’m just more confident”