Work Experience
Mon, 7 Nov 2005, 02:45 pmWalter Plinge2 posts in thread
Work Experience
Mon, 7 Nov 2005, 02:45 pmHi,
My name is Fiona and i am 16 (year10) and i was wondering if anyone knew any theatre companies that accept work experience.
Thanks alot,
Fi
My name is Fiona and i am 16 (year10) and i was wondering if anyone knew any theatre companies that accept work experience.
Thanks alot,
Fi
Walter PlingeMon, 7 Nov 2005, 02:45 pm
Hi,
My name is Fiona and i am 16 (year10) and i was wondering if anyone knew any theatre companies that accept work experience.
Thanks alot,
Fi
My name is Fiona and i am 16 (year10) and i was wondering if anyone knew any theatre companies that accept work experience.
Thanks alot,
Fi
NaMon, 7 Nov 2005, 03:05 pm
Re: Work Experience
Plenty do.
Arena Theatre Company, MTC, and I'm sure there are others. Your best bet is to check out their websites and/or call up. The large companies tend to take applications and have a specified time in which they take placements, while others accept placements year round.
Also, try contacting a company that you are keen to work with - it's much better to work with a company that you are interested in, as many might be interested in using you for future jobs (both paid and unpaid).
You can also ask around at local fringe groups, who always want help, and sign up to volunteer at festivals and community events.
Depending on what area you want to go into (acting vs. tech), the work will be the same. Most companies will give you general admin work (cleaning up, typing stuff, etc), and if they have a show in rehearsal or performance, you will be more likely to get actual theatre experience.
If you need some help, feel free to email me, as I have heaps of helpful links and info. I have some shows coming up, so if you want some experience (foh, general admin, publicity, or stage/production management) I may be able to accommodate you.
Hope that helps,
Na
Arena Theatre Company, MTC, and I'm sure there are others. Your best bet is to check out their websites and/or call up. The large companies tend to take applications and have a specified time in which they take placements, while others accept placements year round.
Also, try contacting a company that you are keen to work with - it's much better to work with a company that you are interested in, as many might be interested in using you for future jobs (both paid and unpaid).
You can also ask around at local fringe groups, who always want help, and sign up to volunteer at festivals and community events.
Depending on what area you want to go into (acting vs. tech), the work will be the same. Most companies will give you general admin work (cleaning up, typing stuff, etc), and if they have a show in rehearsal or performance, you will be more likely to get actual theatre experience.
If you need some help, feel free to email me, as I have heaps of helpful links and info. I have some shows coming up, so if you want some experience (foh, general admin, publicity, or stage/production management) I may be able to accommodate you.
Hope that helps,
Na