Theatre Black Hole

Coming out of school into the world of Theatre i have come to the realisation that im in Perths black hole of theatre. Willetton, not a Theatre for miles yet Willetton Senoir High has great up and comeing actors. Ive bin thinking for a few months that i should start a company in this black hole to help out these up and comers.

My question is, Where do i start. like ive got the name and thats it can someone please help me? its hard to find a venue around here to.

If there is any Actors, Techies or produtcion people in the black hole that want to make a new company can you please contact me.

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Sebastion,

If you think its difficult finding a venue in Willetton, the professional theatre companies sometimes find it just as hard!

I live around your area, in fact I went to Rossmoyne SHS! But you're right, there aren't any real decent venues around this area. Perhaps you might want to start in some of the community halls in the area.

Does Willetton SHS have a performance centre? Rossmoyne SHS has just built one - perhaps they can help you out? I think Leeming SHS has a performance space - its at the Leeming Recreation Centre, and I'm pretty sure they'd hire it out publicly.

Most independent theatre companies around here in Perth apply for a performance space at the Blue Room Theatre, Rechabites Hall, The Bakery and PICA, which are all centralised in Northbridge. There is also the Old Mill Theatre and Hackett Hall which can be found in suburbia...

Good luck with everything mate, hope that helps.


Crispy.

thanks for you wisdom on the venue fact crispy, much appreciation for the help. but i still have the offer out there for any1 who wants to help start a company with me.

is there any sort of government grant that i can get to start it?

Sebastian.

sebastian wrote:
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> i still have the offer out
> there for any1 who wants to help start a company with me.
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> is there any sort of government grant that i can get to start
> it?



The government arts grants available through ArtsWA do not fund for capital expenditure...they fund individual projects on a case-by-case basis, and only cover your expected shortfall. You'll need to do an extensive budget and write a proposal stating why you deserve to be funded...and then get it submitted in time to be considered with whatever other projects are also competing for a slice...


Good luck!

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Cheers,
Craig

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Wow, it shocked me that someone else agrees that willetton is as you call it a " theatre black hole". I go to Willetton SHS and the talent here is excellent! Especially mine, I just happened to get top in Drama last semester! I'm a bit young to help out with your company though, but i really appreciate your idea.

Hi Sebastian,
You don't live in such a black hole as you suppose!!
Before going in to start your own theatre company, why not join an establihed one first and see what it entaile, there's a LOT more to it than just starting.
ALL of the current community theares need youn members and there are several not too far from you, Here's a sample
Melville Theatre Company, Old Mill Theatre in South Perth, Kalamuda Dramatic Society , Roleystone Theatre., Harbour Theatre in Fremantle, Arena Arts & Entertainment, Vic Park, Blak Yak, Kalamunda.

If you're REALLY intent on going it alone then here's a sample of what you need to do:
1.Register a name and become incorporated, that way if you go belly-up you personally are not liable for debts
2. Write a constitution
3. Hold a meeting (Before 2!)
4. Get Insurance, no-one will hire you a venue unless you have at least 10million public liability just for starters.
5. Find some money to put on a show for venue hire, insurance, royalties, scenery. props, costumes etc etc etc
6.Find enough people to do the donkey work and THIS is the really important bit
7. Join the ITA (should have put that at number one)

It's much better to join an established group first, although I realise that's not what you want to hear.