Life at Reading College
Siobhan White completed her Performing and Production Arts Level 3 Extended Diploma at Reading College in 2017 and returned in 2020 to do a Departmental Management Apprenticeship. She now works as a Manager at Resource Productions, a UK based film and TV production company.
“Going back to college as an older student was really great for me, especially doing something I truly love,” Siobhan said.
“It really gave me the chance to re-evaluate myself and understand who I was as a performer.”
“The apprenticeship was a new experience for me as well. I’d done an apprenticeship before, but the format was very different as it was online due to the pandemic. It taught me a lot, not only about management but also about learning online and adapting.”
Favourite memory
Reflecting on her time at college as a performing arts student, Siobhan shared her favourite memory of Reading College.
“When the class had the opportunity to perform on the big stage at Disney World was definitely a highlight,” Siobhan said.
“That experience has given me a lot more confidence and has boosted my acting CV as well.”
“It wasn’t just the final performance, it was the rehearsals and the process of piecing the performance together with everyone, too.”
Life after college
“I’m currently working as a Training and Development Manager with Resource Productions,” Siobhan said.
“I love my role, and completing my Management Apprenticeship has allowed me to move up to a managerial position and advance my career.”
Career highlights
“I’ve always wanted to work in the Creative Industries. Working with Resource Productions in this new role allows me to do what I love, and help others start and move forward with their creative careers at the same time,” Siobhan said.
“There are lots of achievements that I am very proud of in my career so far, though I’m most proud of the professional acting jobs I secured, which included touring South China with the musical Animalphabet, and securing my first feature film role in Little English.”
Advice for college leavers
Siobhan had some words of wisdom to share with college leavers.
She said: “Performing Arts is such a wide avenue; it’s not only performing on stage. Take time to explore your options and don’t stress yourself out about not getting into Higher Education immediately; you have so many options and so much time.”