2020 Awardee: Charlie Duncan
"The Dewar Arts Award has provided me with what I so deeply crave; the ability and peace of mind to work relentlessly and completely on becoming a professional actor and the training that I believe is necessary to do so."
Biography
Growing up in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Charlie was always determined to do something in the ‘Arts World’. Making her way up through different levels of actor training, Charlie decided to finally take the leap and audition for drama schools in the UK.
Her studies took her from an HND in Acting & Performance at Glasgow Clyde College in 2015, to working with the Citizens Theatre Young Company in 2018. Here she went on to perform in productions of ‘The Kids are Alt Right’ by Guy Hollands, and ‘Scarfed for Life’ by Martin Travers.
Charlie found success in her auditions, receiving offers from both Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. After much deliberation, she decided to study in Glasgow and stay immersed in the Scottish arts community.
Whilst progressing through the Conservatoire, Charlie found her admiration for that inspiring community continued to grow. She has featured in RCS performances of ‘Macbeth’ and ‘August Osage County’, as well as a short film, ‘Pink/Silver/Orange’ by Michael Guest.
How the Award Helped
Charlie has been able to pursue her aspirations and further her training at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland thanks to her Dewar Arts Award.
"The Dewar Arts Award has provided me with what I so deeply crave; the ability and peace of mind to work relentlessly and completely on becoming a professional actor and the training that I believe is necessary to do so."