The 2008 Finleys, boy do we have some surprises!!

The 2008 Finleys promise to be the best yet, already they're causing a stir and getting some people really excited. Let's face it whatever happens its a great dress up night, time to chat, socialise and clap until your hands are sore.... it's a time to congratulate those lucky few who have got an award to treasure for years to come, because on the night they did really well and excelled, something those of us who are serious about Community Theatre will always strive to do, whether we win an award or not. See you there at the Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre, St Mary's Anglican Girl School, Elliott Rd, Karrinyup on Saturday January 17, 2009 doors open 6pm for a 7pm start. Further information can be gained by emailing itaperth@gmail.com - Tickets $22 Bookings 9335 2255 or itaperth@gmail.com - paypal payments available.

Not likely. If that were so I would have been nominated as I know and am at least on good terms (if not friends) with most if not all of the adjudicators.

So with that sort of connection, why was I not nominated? Well, there is really only two reasons. Either I was Crap in the two shows I did last year, or I was not quite good enough when compared to the rest of the competition. Am I upset? Is my nose put out of joint?

No. I'm not in this 'business' to win awards (although it would be nice ;-) ) - I am in it because I love it. The Finley's in my mind, while it may attract conceit, slander and egos, is a great way of encouraging quality theatre around the state.

Let's face it, no matter how much any of us have a passion for theatre, we all would love to be told you are doing great. We all (even the Walters and the Trolls) like to have their egos stroked in some way. The accolades of the audience, the camaraderie (and mutual back-slapping) of a show, the positive reviews and even the odd award here and there. We never like being told we are crap, boring or such. However, no matter who you are, how well you do, you will always get a share of each.

The Finley's are not the be-end-and-be-all of theatre recognition. They are simply another source, something to aim for, a measure of quality. That's all. There can be only one "winner" at the end of the day and yet that is not to say that they are the best. They may have been better on the day.

These days, the difference between Best Show and Second best (or even third, fourth or fifth best) is such a small margin because we are all turning out some great stuff - BECAUSE WE WANT TO!!

For myself, I was very happy with the shows I performed in. I have also seen a few shows and born witness to some wonderful performances. I would dread to be the person who has to decide who gets into the top 5 let alone top place, and not only because of the amount of back-lash these decisions inevitably create.

I've said my piece.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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