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
Am v Pro
Sat, 22 Dec 2007, 12:36 pmWalter Plinge
If we follow the first post to its logical conclusion then we would end up with an inability to compare any two or more productions.
Firstly all Theatre Groups have differing means.
Secondly all Theatre groups have differing talent pools.
So taking these two points on board, should a Theatre group with its own venue be compared to a group that has to hire the shire hall?
Should a Theatre group lacking in talent be compared with a Theatre group with a huge pool of talent?
The answer in my view, is yes, if you put your hand up for comment, and you do as soon as you charge for tickets, then you take on board the inequalities and strive for excellence. If at first you don't succeed, try, try and try again, don't go into a sulk and cry foul, be your own worst critic. Any critic worth their salt will understand the limitations of a venue, but not the limitations of talent, directorial or otherwise. Chose your play/musical to suit your venue, chose your cast and crew to suit your play/musical. There have been many award winning productions done in black tabs.