[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Helo Sion braf cwrdd a ti, fedri di roi ychydig o wybodaeth am dy hun i\u2019n darllenwyr ni plis?Hi Sion great to meet you, can you give our readers some background information on yourself please?"}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "Helo, diolch am y cyfle yma. Felly, ar hyn o bryd dwi\u2019n astudio MA Perfformio gyda PCYDDS yng Nghaerdydd. Dwi\u2019n wreiddiol o bentre bach o\u2019r enw Rhydymain, ger Dolgellau, ond nes i symud lawr i Gaerdydd yn 2017 i ddechrau ar fy ngradd mewn BA Perfformio. Dwi wrthi ar hyn o bryd yn ffilmio selftapes ar gyfer showcase ar-lein, yn sgil i\u2019n showcase gwreiddiol ni gael ei ganslo o ganlyniad i\u2019r amgylchiadau heddiw."}, {"text_idx": "#000004", "text": "Hi, thanks for the opportunity. I\u2019m currently studying MA Perfformio at UWTSD in Cardiff. I\u2019m originally from a little village near Dolgellau, called Rhydymain, but moved down to Cardiff in 2017 to start on a degree in BA Perfformio. I\u2019m currently self-taping for our university\u2019s virtual showcase, as our original showcase was cancelled."}, {"text_idx": "#000005", "text": "Here is Sion\u2019s Spotlight link \u2013 "}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Felly, beth roddodd diddordeb iti yn y celfyddydau?So, what got you interested in the arts?"}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Fel llawer o\u2019m ffrindiau, fues i\u2019n cystadlu mewn Eisteddfodau ers yn ifanc, canu mewn corau, a bod yn rhan o gyngherddau\u2019r ysgol ac ati. Er nes i fwynhau\u2019r dyddiau yna, yr hyn wnaeth fy nenu ac fy ysgogi i ddilyn llwybr o fewn y celfyddydau oedd ymuno a\u0302 Ysgol Theatr Maldwyn. Ges i\u2019r cyfle i fod yn rhan o amrywiaeth o sioeau a chyngherddau, gan drafeilio a pherfformio mewn nifer o theatrau gwahanol ar draws Cymru. Mae fy nyled i\u2019n fawr iawn i Penri, Linda a\u2019r diweddar Derec am yr holl brofiadau ges i ar hyd y blynyddoedd."}, {"text_idx": "#000009", "text": "Like many of my friends, I competed in numerous Eisteddfods, joined choirs, and being a part of school productions. But on top of this, what really got me wanting to be in this industry was joining Ysgol Theatr Maldwyn. I had the opportunity to be in various shows and concerts, and to perform in many theatres across Wales. My gratitude is enormous to Penri, Linda and the late Derec for their work, and the chances I had throughout my years with them."}, {"text_idx": "#000010", "text": "Fedri di son ychydig am dy broses creadigol?Can you tell us about your creative process?"}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Mae fy mhroses i\u2019n amrywio yn ddibynnol ar y dasg sydd genai. Dwi newydd gwblhau modiwl actio pellach gyda Angharad Lee, ble roeddem yn mynd ati i ymchwilio ac analeiddio darn o ddeialog yn gorfforol, yn defnyddio \u2018toolkit\u2019 o sgiliau methodoleg Stanislavski. Fyddai\u2019n siwr o gario\u2019r broses ymlaen i wahanol brosiectau gan ei fod yn diddymu unrhyw batrymau sydd genai, ac yn gwneud i mi gysylltu\u2019n well gyda\u2019r testun."}, {"text_idx": "#000012", "text": "My process varies depending on the task ahead. I\u2019ve just completed a module on further acting with Angharad Lee, where we had to analyse and investigate a piece of dialogue physically, using a \u2018toolkit\u2019 of skills from Stanislavski\u2019s methodology. I will be sure to carry on this process onto different projects, as it gets rid of any patterns I have, and helps me to connect better to the text."}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "Fel artist ifanc o Gymru sy\u2019n graddio yn ystod cyfnod anodd iawn, pa fuddsoddiad a chefnogaeth sydd eu hangen yn eich barn chi i alluogi eich gyrfa i ddatblygu a ffynnu?As a young Welsh artists graduating during a very difficult period, what investment and support do you think is required to enable your career to develop and prosper?"}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "Mae\u2019r diwydiant yma wedi bod yn dda iawn yn ystod yr amser anodd yma i ni, fel actorion neu artistiaid sy\u2019n dechrau ar eu gyrfa, drwy ddod at eu gilydd a rhoi llawer o gyfleodd allan yna i ni. Dwi\u2019n meddwl fod o\u2019n bwysig i hyn gario mlaen unwaith fydd popeth wedi mynd nol i\u2019r arfer. Hefyd, falle defnyddio\u2019r amser yma i fod yn greadigol, a gwneud rhywbeth megis, darllen mwy o ddramau neu dysgu acen newydd \u2013 ond wedi dweud hyn dwi ddim yn rhoi unrhyw bwysau na gorfodaeth i wneud hyn chwaith."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "The industry\u2019s been very good during this difficult period for us, as actors or artists starting on their career, by coming together and offering different opportunities for us. I believe it\u2019s important that this caries on when life goes back to normal. Maybe, to use this time and be creative, and read more plays or learn a new accent, but after saying that, I\u2019m not putting myself under any pressure to do anything either."}, {"text_idx": "#000017", "text": "Mae ystod o sefydliadau ac unigolion o fewn y celfyddydau bellach yn gweithio ar-lein neu\u2019n dod o hyd i ffyrdd newydd i gysylltu a\u0302 cynulleidfaoedd. Ydych chi wedi gweld unrhyw enghreifftiau arbennig o hyn yn gweithio?A range of arts organisation and individuals are now working online or finding new ways to reach out to audiences. Have you seen any particularly good examples of this way of working?"}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "Do! Neshi weld tweet yn arbennig i raddedigion actio 2020 gan National Theatre Wales, oedd yn rhoi\u2019r cynnig i gysylltu a chyfarfod, a hynny dros Zoom, gyda nifer o weithwyr proffesiynol i gyflwyno ein hunain rwan bod ein sioeau terfynol ddim yn digwydd. Dwi\u2019n meddwl fod o\u2019n anhygoel i ni fel Cymry i allu cael sgwrs a dod i nabod pobl yn y diwydiant cyn mynd i\u2019r byd gwaith. Fues i\u2019n cael sgwrs gyda Jeremy Turner, sef Cyfarwyddwr Artistig Arad Goch heddiw, a mae gennai sgwrs gyda Sarah Bickerton, sy\u2019n gyfarwyddwraig cyswllt a\u0302 Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru ac Louisa Palmer, sy\u2019n asiant i Shelley Norton Management i ddod o fewn yr wythnos. Nid yn unig mae hyn yn gyfle da i gyflwyno\u2019n hun, ond mae o\u2019n gwneud fi\u2019n gyffrous i fynd allan i\u2019r byd gwaith unwaith fydd y cyfnod yma yn dod i ben."}, {"text_idx": "#000020", "text": "Yes! I saw a tweet from NTW for 2020 acting graduates which gives the opportunity to connect, over Zoom, with industry professionals and to present yourself now that end of year productions have been cancelled. I think it\u2019s an amazing chance for individuals that are graduating in acting in Wales, or from Wales to meet and introduce yourself to professionals before going into work. I met with Jeremy Turner, the artistic director for Arad Goch today, and from now to next week I\u2019ll be meeting Sarah Bickerton, associate director with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Louisa Palmer, agent with Shelley Norton Management. This has made me even more excited about joining the industry and going into work."}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Os fydde modd i chi ariannu adran yn y celfyddydau yng Nghymru, beth fyddai hyn a pham?If you were able to fund an area of the arts in Wales, what would this be and why?"}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Dwi\u2019m yn siwr iawn! Dwi\u2019n meddwl swni\u2019n licio gweld gwefan, tebyg i \u2018Scribd\u2019, gyda gweithiau Cymraeg, boed hynny\u2019n waith gwreiddiol neu\u2019n gyfieithiadau. Yn aml swni\u2019n ei chael hi\u2019n hawdd iawn i ddod o hyd i fonolog Saesneg, ond yn gweld hi\u2019n anoddach o lawer dod o hyd i rywbeth Cymraeg. Falle mai fi sy\u2019n edrych yn y lle anghywir, pwy a wyr! Ond dwi di dechrau prynu sgriptiau/dramau rwan ar o\u0302l gwylio dramau Cymraeg, jysd rhag ofn ddoith o\u2019n handi ar gyfer rhywbeth rwbryd."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "I\u2019m not quite sure! I\u2019d like if there would be a website, like Scribd, but with only Welsh works, that being an original or a translation. I often find finding monologues in English easier, and find it much harder finding something in Welsh. It might be completely my fault, that I\u2019m looking in the wrong places, who knows! But I\u2019ve started buying scripts/plays after watching Welsh plays now, just in case it will come handy someday!"}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Beth sy\u2019n dy gyffroi am y celfyddydau yng Nghymru?What excites you about the arts in Wales?"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "Y peth sy\u2019n cyffroi fi fwyaf ydi fod gymaint o gyfleoedd allan yna ar hyn o bryd, ac nid yn unig ar gyfer actorion. Mae\u2019n braf gweld gymaint o artistiaid ifanc newydd allan yna, mae\u2019n rhoi gobaith i mi am ddyfodol cadarn i\u2019r celfyddydau yng Nghymru."}, {"text_idx": "#000026", "text": "What excites me the most is, that there are so many opportunities out there, and not only just for actors. It\u2019s great to see so many young artists out there, it gives me hope for a strong future for the arts in Wales."}, {"text_idx": "#000028", "text": "Beth oedd y peth gwirioneddol wych olaf i chi ei brofi yr hoffech ei rannu gyda\u2019n darllenwyr?What was the last really great thing that you experienced that you would like to share with our readers?"}, {"text_idx": "#000029", "text": "Heb os, Tylwyth gan Daf James! Er na ges i gyfle i\u2019w weld o\u2019n iawn, a dwi\u2019n hollol hollol gytyd am hyna! Ro\u2019n i\u2019n rhan o\u2019r co\u0302r oedd ynddo, ac felly di gweld darna ohono. Dwi ddim isho sboilio gormod, ond oedd y diweddglo yn rhoi shivers i fi bob noson, ac oedd gweld gymaint oedd y gynulleidfa wedi mwynhau\u2019r sioe yn galonogol iawn. Mae\u2019n braf weithiau cael sioe gyda diweddglo hapus dydi!"}, {"text_idx": "#000030", "text": "Without a doubt, Tylwyth by Daf James! Although I didn\u2019t get a chance to see the whole show, and I\u2019m really gutted about that! I was a part of the choir, and so I saw parts of it. I don\u2019t want to spoil it, but the ending gave me shivers every night, and just being able to see how much the audience enjoyed the show was heart-warming. It\u2019s nice to have a happy ending sometimes!"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "Diolch am eich amser/Thanks for your time"}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "Leave a Reply Cancel reply"}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Your email address will not be published. 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