Professional Venue VS Community Theatre Company

We discussed this recently in another thread... where.... I can't remember. Possibly in one of the review threads, or something. I agree entirely with Labrug. Pro is usually defined as to how the money is dealt with (cast and crew are given wages, or take part of the profits), and am. is usually defined as the money going directly back into the community group to pay for future productions (or in fact, to pay for other community services). It's not about the venue, it's about the mindset. Those in amateur (on a long-term basis) see it more as a hobby, or something to do in their spare time. Professionals see it as a career choice, one in which they hope to be paid for. I have known a great many pro companies working in 'amateur' venues (those less equipped than others), and vice versa. But indeed, pro companies work in 'amateur' facilities all the time: street theatre, non-traditional venues, performing on trams and in train stations... I know of one group that performed in the two front seats of a car, with three audience members sitting in the back for each show. It's definitely not about the venue. (Now someone go hunt for that thread I was thinking of!) Sticky Apple Legs www.thepromptcopy.com/sal Puppets in Melbourne www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/