Professional Venue VS Community Theatre Company
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 12:32 pmAnna Lawson16 posts in thread
Professional Venue VS Community Theatre Company
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 12:32 pmSome interesting variations in the state of WA. Quick queston:
"Is it still community theatre when performed in a professional location?"
*Example:
Established amateur community theatre group
Have their own facility/theatre
Book a professional venue (eg Burswood or Regal)
Put on a musical production (eg Beauty and the Beast)
Charge professional ticket pricing ($60 - $100 +)
Maintain all funds/profit for amateur community group
Is this still Community Theatre?
Should it still be judged as community theatre?
Should it be judged against other community theatres?
Should it be permitted to enter community theatre awards (Finley etc..)
Just trying to get my head around the different set up here than in NSW. I look forward to your thoughts.
Anna x
The Difference
Wed, 28 Nov 2007, 12:38 pmTo be the literal fulcrum here, the difference between Pro and not Pro is not location or cast. It is the difference between funding and payment. I.e. if all the cast/crew are being paid it is "professional". If part are being paid, it is usually termed Pro-Am. If they are all in it for the thrill of being in it, it is Community of Am theatre.
Mind you, the difference between Professional and non-profession very often has absolutely nothing to do with quality.
Absit invidia
Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director