You Can Act on WA TV (Perth, WA)

Sun, 23 Dec 2007, 12:08 pm

Caitlin108011 posts in thread

This email I received may interest some of you: We are looking for actors, scriptwriters, to prepare 2-5 min scripts to either be performed in the studio or prerecorded on mini DV or DVD. We wish to begin recording early January. You can contact me on 21cfamilyentertainment@gmail.com or sms 0433965573. Thanks Alex Marsden Executive Producer "You Can Act on WA TV"

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Caitlin1080Sun, 23 Dec 2007, 12:08 pm

LabrugMon, 24 Dec 2007, 08:24 am

Spider Sense

I always get a tingle of apprehension when I see a posting like this with scant few details and with no credentials. If anyone has any details about this, would they post them here?

It's almost as bad as someone approaching you in the street and saying "You wanna join my club?"

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NaMon, 24 Dec 2007, 08:50 am

Ooh.. you had the same

Ooh.. you had the same instinct as me. I had a look around, but couldn't really find any info. Sounds sus to me. Sticky Apple Legs www.thepromptcopy.com/sal Puppets in Melbourne www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

Walter PlingeMon, 24 Dec 2007, 09:00 am

There's also information on

There's also information on www.wakeupwa.com - and they've been mentioning it on air: "If you are a musician, singer or actor two new shows are being planned for 2008 to be produced at Access 31 - "So you want to be a rock legend" and "You can act on WA TV". You can come into the studio and perform or you can send in a tape/DVD of your performance. So if you want to act, why not write and perform a short 5 minute play? As for the music side - we’re after vocalists, guitarists, drum solos; whatever it is you do. The topic/genre is wide open, as long as it’s suitable for a family audience. For more information, ring 0433 965 573. Feel free to send in a tape of your work." Bottom line is - there's a phone number. If people want to know more, I'm sure they're quite capable using of a telephonic machine.

LabrugMon, 24 Dec 2007, 09:27 am

Phones are great...

I am sure that is true, yet you are talking to the person who has a vested interest in whatever the deal is. If their motives are questionable, then how are you to tell? I am not say that this is questionable. What I am saying is getting it from the horses mouth is a biased opinion. Alternative view points and some credentials should really be provided with on offer like this.

Incidentally, in my searching, I did come across Wake Up! WA references which lends a little more credibility to the venture. Still, that does not completely put the project in the clear. Even getting a spot on a fantastic show such as Wake Up! does not clear the chances for getting "ripped off". I still recommend caution.

Incidentally (again), while on the topic of Wake up! WA - They are looking for volunteers! Great TV Experience.

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Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
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Director

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Walter PlingeMon, 24 Dec 2007, 10:29 am

I am sure people are

I am sure people are capable of making up their own mind on this matter, we don't have to do it for them.

LabrugMon, 24 Dec 2007, 10:56 am

Network

Isn't that the very purpose of a network or forum service? The help advise and support others? Yes, certainly we are all capable of making up our own minds and I (and others on this and similar aites) do not suppose to TELL anyone what they should or should not do. The aim is to provide support and together increase our knowledge of what is happening around the nation. What are good opportunities and what might be best avoided.

As it happens, I have received information directly from Wake Up! and have been in contact with the organiser of "You Can Act...". While the later is not a part of Wake Up! it is certainly supported by and being promoted through them.

"You Can Act..." is an Access 31 show scheduled for 2008. It aims at increasing TV exposure for writers and performers in WA by providing them opportunities to showcase their talents. I have yet to get further details on the show, but it all sounds good.

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Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Director

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David GreenMon, 24 Dec 2007, 11:58 am

Fair Go

In my humble opinion, it does not seem to be dodgy. You should always exercise caution with ANYTHING you do in the Entertainment Industry but as far as I can tell, it’s not costing the performers any money and can help get them some experience… That being said, I left a message and have not received any calls regarding more information but this I would assume is more because of the time of year rather then a dodgy company. As it has been said before, do your homework and investigate it yourself. Have a merry Christmas everyone and a great 2008 ;) Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com

NaMon, 24 Dec 2007, 06:46 pm

I agree with both sides of

I agree with both sides of the argument - the reason why I said it seemed sus is that there is so little information, and the only way to gain it is by calling up. If it's such a great opportunity, then you, as the organiser, would do your best to offer as much information about it as possible. You would additionally include at least some basic details about the people behind it; more than a paragraph. Additionally, if you post it on sites, you would expect more information about how the tapes are judged, who is viewing them, and what the background is of the judges. I would not send any applications without first finding this out. (As others have pointed out, yes, this should be done on each applicant's own efforts anyway. But it is up to the organisers to also be as transparent as possible) As someone who has spent five years hunting down legit auditions and arts jobs, I have developed a sort of instinctive criteria for what I judge to be job ads that don't sound dodgy. (I am not saying the above is or isn't legit, just that this one didn't pass my personal test) Frankly, more than anything, it's bad publicity. Any exciting new opportunity for emerging artists would be quickly picked up by local press: but without more details, it's hard to get excited or even interested in the program. It may very well be that they lose marketing opportunities because of the lack of information. After all, we're already debating the merits/legitimacy of the opportunity. Sticky Apple Legs www.thepromptcopy.com/sal Puppets in Melbourne www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

Walter PlingeMon, 24 Dec 2007, 07:52 pm

I wonder if any

I wonder if any enterprising person will email this thread to the address given in the initial advert?

LabrugSun, 6 Jan 2008, 04:12 pm

UPDATE!!

I have spoken with Alex and he has provided me with some updated information...

Hi Jeff,
Just confirming that we have Tuesday Jan 15th and Wednesday Jan 16th booked in the studio at Access 31 and are seeking people to develop 3-5 min skits plays etc. We will film the process as well as final result.

Thanks

Alex

Executive Producer
You Can Act on WATV!

It is a legit project guys and possibly a good opportunity for TV Acting Experience.

You can contact Alex on 21cfamilyentertainment@gmail.com or sms 0433965573 if you are interested.

Absit invidia

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Director

Home Page
Yahoo Blog Page

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