will people please stop advertising themselfs on the forums

Tue, 5 June 2007, 09:05 pm

please. people like me and others come on this site to find Auditions. If somebody needs someone for a play they will advertise... do you think that they only want to audition one person? If you want to be in something then just check the forums again.

Or could someone make another forum just so people can advertise themselfs and people who are trying to find work can do it easier.

please don't leave comments on this thing cause im sure people dont want to see this every time they log on... Thanks anyway

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Lennon RowellTue, 5 June 2007, 09:05 pm

Or could someone make another forum just so people can advertise themselfs and people who are trying to find work can do it easier.

please don't leave comments on this thing cause im sure people dont want to see this every time they log on... Thanks anyway

David GreenTue, 5 June 2007, 10:47 pm

Not Your Place

Dear Lennon I appreciate the fact that you log on here in the hope of finding an audition that may give you your big break. HOWEVER it is not your place to say what people should and should not post. If you don’t like people "advertising" themselves on this site...go somewhere else. I know that whenever someone posts something I go to their account to see who is behind the words. I did so with yours and I must say that just because you have done drama at school, you should not presume to know the industry or how it works in the REAL world. It is a competitive place and anything you can do to put yourself above the average is recommended. If you feel that these people are annoying because they take the initiative to try to put themselves out there...you have a long and uphill journey ahead of you because not only is the world full of these people...most of them are in the entertainment industry. And besides…this site is not JUST to post auditions, it is a forum for discussion, information and yes, self advertisement. If you never advertise how will you get work? I don’t want to change your mind or opinion...but I hope you will at least treat these posts with abit more respect. Now I’ve got that off my chest… Keep Smiling :) David Green DRAGON FILMS www.davidgreenenterprises.com (see...self advertisment right there^^) ;)

NaWed, 6 June 2007, 08:22 am

I have to agree with David.

I have to agree with David. There are very limited places one can advertise oneself in the arts world. Especially online, and especially online for Australia. The fact of the matter is that this site is the top 10 in Aussie arts sites (see the Hitwise logos!), and this site comes up the most in Australian theatre searches. What's more, most people know about this site in the industry, whereas they might not know about other, smaller sites. Therefore, this makes a perfect place to advertise yourself. You have to remember that advertising yourself isn't just about posting 'I need work'... it's about adding signatures to your post, advertising your new company with an audition, promoting other services that might interest theatre people. I have a feeling you may be more commenting on the regular and annoying posts from young people, naive in thinking that leaving a 'Please hire me, I've wanted to be an actress since I wqas 2 years old, I have no experience, but want to be paid' post will get them work. Yes, these are annoying, but we have no right to stop anyone from posting anything on this site. The best we can do is moderate (see Labrug's thread on voting!), advise, and ignore those posts that we don't want to read. Though I do agree to some extent. Perhaps the answer is more about creating a new thread for people to promote themselves; 'Theatre people', like the classifieds forums, can have threads for people seeking work. You should also remember that sometimes people post advertising themselves, and then someone else posts about how they were just about to advertise for a role - and saw the first post, and would that person be interested. It is as much about connecting the community together as it is about promoting yourself. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugWed, 6 June 2007, 08:50 am

Dedication

A forum dedicated to Self-Promotion and such? Like a Newbies forum? One could almost say it is the Green Room but that is a well used forum for others.

Maybe a forum called Introductions? Interesting line of thought...

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NaWed, 6 June 2007, 08:57 am

The biggest problem is that

The biggest problem is that currently the forums tend to cross over. Classifieds ends up being about anything and everything, a lot of musicals stuff also blends into other areas, bulletin board is again about anything and everything. The only forum that does exactly what it says is the reviews. Introductions sounds like a good way to combat some of the never-ending promotional posts. (No offense to Grant, who has spent the time making this site work! 8) ) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Walter PlingeWed, 6 June 2007, 09:20 am

Self-Promotion

Along the lines of self promotion why won't specific arts insurers insure self promoting shows or performances? I am finding it quite interesting to work out public liability insurance for the 'self promoted' show. However I have been finding quite useful advice on this forum. So thanks to the people that do post helpful answers. I must also say I don't see why there is a problem with people advertising themselves...I mean ultimately you don't have to click on their post and read it. If something doesn't interest you...don't read it! And anyway it could be worse...it could just be annoying evil spam for various products that 'increase things' (I'm on a school computer and have a feeling my account will be blocked if I type a 'naughty word'). That is the kidn of post that shouldn't be appearing. Otherwise, you never know who you might find here, they might have a great idea, the might have a great talent, they might be the next big thing...who knows! Sean

NaWed, 6 June 2007, 09:33 am

Ok, who are you contacting

Ok, who are you contacting about public liability? It all depends on where you go. If you are looking for theatre insurance, go with Duck for Cover (although be careful with them - if you sign a contract hiring a venue it voids your policy with them, UNLESS during a festival... email me if you want more of an explanation), or go with Community Insurance.com. The latter would suit you better, as they have 'one-off' insurance policies (ie. for just a season, or a night of performance), or you can get per annum insurance. They also cover you if you are in a council within Victoria. Anyway, back to the actual topic.... I agree! Don't read the posts if you don't want to. I read about 1/2 of the posts on the site, and respond to even less. (Though, I know it doesn't seem like I respond to less... I think I'm one of the highest post-ers on the site) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Sean BWed, 6 June 2007, 09:42 am

Haha I logged on! Cheers

Haha I logged on! Cheers for that. It seems to be the best advice that floats around this forum in regards to insurance. I will be in contact... I tend to not read audition notices or production notices (especially if they are not in my area) but I love to read reviews of shows, discussions, debates, and the other interesting tid bits! I also think this is a great site in relation to being able to post information about yourself, or shows that you are putting on, wanting to put on etc. That's why I like this forum. Not to mention allows for cheap advertising, which not everyone can afford! _____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: "Boy Banned" a fusion of live acting, video footage, corny songs, syncronised dancing boys and egos! JULY 2007, ticket information coming soon!!!

NaWed, 6 June 2007, 09:52 am

Insurance is a particularly

Insurance is a particularly tough issue these days. So many insurance companies simply don't want to take the risk with insuring artists. I agree - I don't read auditions, because I'm not an actor. Nor do I read about upcoming shows (unless it's a show I'm really keen on seeing), because I don't have the time these days. I do know from experience and stats tracking that if I post about a show/event/whatever here, then interest in that event peaks. My website gets most of its hits from my postings on this site. As Sean B says: "cheap advertising, which not everyone can afford". Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LogosWed, 6 June 2007, 09:58 am

I'm a producer so I read

I'm a producer so I read about productions and auditions to know what is going on out there. like Sean I read pretty much all the reviews and I also read techie posts. I don't usually read posts like this one unless a string starts (like this one) I never read "I am a makeup artist looking for work" type posts (We seem to have an oversupply of make up artists at the moment.) I'm a big mouth and I like to post and I like to start arguements so I am on here quite a lot. I also love theatre and am quite passionate about it. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

NaWed, 6 June 2007, 02:53 pm

This may be

This may be useful: http://www.theatre.asn.au/hof/all Stats of who comments, how many posts are voted up, etc. (I added this to Labrug's blog post on voting as well) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LogosWed, 6 June 2007, 03:23 pm

I guess that tells you who

I guess that tells you who has the most time to sit and play with their computers. Ooops one of them is me. Must find a life. I'm sure I had one once. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

NaWed, 6 June 2007, 05:01 pm

I have an excuse -

I have an excuse - somewhat. I work for an internet company during the day. I also have no life... :P Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Grant MalcolmWed, 6 June 2007, 10:49 pm

I have no excuse...

I'm an IT manager working in online communications. I usually get paid to do this stuff.

:-)

Cheers
Grant

(who's majorly disappointed to note that he's lost his number two spot as most active commentor of all time to Na but also secretly pleased that he still retains the effective number one spot for most active contributor!)

;-)

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Tari-XalyrThu, 7 June 2007, 09:01 am

Understand BUT. . .

I understand what all are saying. This site is ranked highly in the arts community of Aust and should be able to be used as an advertising ground for self promotion but there is a difference between someone posting something along the lines of "Im a 13yr guy/girl looking for work in theatre. I can sing if that helps. I live in NT . . . .etc, etc" And then someone posting on behalf of a company or posting for auditions that are being held. Maybe a forum to allow for an advertisement of self promotion - or categorise people on their "skills" in certain areas. etc. But it is anonying when you log in and go the recent posts and see about 8 or so forum posts saying the above (i'm 13. . . .) and not many for actual auditions or reviews or discussion etc. Just my thoughts. Feel free to disagree or tear to shreads. ~ Tari The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.

NaThu, 7 June 2007, 09:23 am

I agree. The 'members' page

I agree. The 'members' page isn't as useful for this as we might think, since there is no sorting options - no ability to easily search for 'actors' or 'techies'... Perhaps we could petition Grant to create an intros. forum. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Tari-XalyrFri, 8 June 2007, 08:56 am

Agreed

No it isn't really useful. I did try and find a few people on there, but to no success. Perhaps an "intro" forum would work better. Or even just the ability to use the "members list" through categories etc, to help find people with certain "skills" Petition. . . how would you go about that? Just start another thread? ~ Tari The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.

NaFri, 8 June 2007, 09:01 am

Well, we could... or we

Well, we could... or we could just email Grant about it. I know he's been busy reworking the reviewing section, so if we ask nicely, maybe he can rework the members pages. And I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to add another forum (don't quote me on it). Grant, if you're out there - please join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts! Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Tari-XalyrFri, 8 June 2007, 09:09 am

Logic

Don't be logical. lol. Email. Ha. *cough* Sorry. Grant doesn't appear to be online, but no doubt he will read this eventually. Would love to continue this convo but must get ready for work. ~ Tari The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.

NaFri, 8 June 2007, 09:16 am

Yes, I'm sure he'll read

Yes, I'm sure he'll read it. We may have to nudge him in the right direction though, as I'm sure he's pretty busy. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Craig K EdwardsMon, 11 June 2007, 12:41 pm

how about a classifieds forum?

Well the general mood is that we don't want to tell people what to post, so how about - as one poster suggested - having a umm... 'self-promotion' or 'advertising' sub-forum? Hang on, that sounds a bit clunky. Isn't there a word we usually use for that sort of thing? You know - like in the weekend newspaper where the have a big subsection full of advertisements and promotions, what do they call that again? I know - a CLASSIFIEDS section! Hey great idea, why don't we ask Grant to set up ONE forum called 'classifieds' and then have another section on this website called 'auditions'. But we don't want people to have to hurt their eyes looking at the classifieds forum link in order to get to the auditions, so maybe Grant should make the 'auditions' part a linked page rather than another forum, and have a drop-down link from the top of the webpage in the 'what's on' section. And then set aside a forum for CLASSIFIEDS. Oh wait a minute...what forum are we in again? . . . . . . . . [sorry for the burst of sarcasm, no offense intended - but isn't the idea of a classifieds forum so that people can post their theatre-related promotions in here? I used to complain about promotional posts under the old website set-up, but with a dedicated classifieds section separate to the auditions page I'm not sure how one can 'accidentally' get lost in the classifieds while looking for auditions Actor, martial artist and Philosophy PhD research-student. Making myself less employable one step at a time:-)

LabrugMon, 11 June 2007, 12:47 pm

Consensus

Neither can we, but we do try to accomodate the carbon based errors that abound and multiply.

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NaMon, 11 June 2007, 01:30 pm

We're making the comment

We're making the comment that classifieds often ends up being a forum for people posting auditions, as well as other roles, as well as other adverts. An introductions forum would just be for advertising yourself. And while many of us regulars may see a distinction between the forum areas, I doubt whether anyone who posts one of these 'intros' bothers to find a distinction, or realises there's one there. (Actually, I find the distinctions somewhat blurred) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Sean BMon, 11 June 2007, 01:37 pm

I agree to that, when I

I agree to that, when I look at posts and read things on here I just click recent posts and everything is a big jumble. Then I might click on a similar entry link on the side and I browse like that. Sean _____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: "Boy Banned" a fusion of live acting, video footage, corny songs, syncronised dancing boys and egos! JULY 2007, ticket information coming soon!!!

NaMon, 11 June 2007, 01:50 pm

I read the latest comments

I read the latest comments (am I the only person who's not using the default template for the site by the way?), and then the newest forum threads if they interest me. Occassionally I will use the 'latest posts' link to see if I've missed anything will away for a longer period of time than normal. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugMon, 11 June 2007, 02:01 pm

Meaing?

>> (am I the only person who's not using the default template for the site by the way?)

What do you mean by default template? If you mean what I think you mean, I have my options set up with some of the side dialogues and so forth. I tried the Goofy Setting but prefered the default layout...

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NaMon, 11 June 2007, 02:05 pm

Yes, that's what I meant. I

Yes, that's what I meant. I use the Goofy template (I'd forgotten its name); I prefer this layout to the default one. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Sean BMon, 11 June 2007, 04:10 pm

Well I am going to say I

Well I am going to say I like the goofy version more, it's less cluttered for me and everything is set out nicely. Si I'm going to run with it. Sean ____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: "Boy Banned" a fusion of live acting, video footage, corny songs, syncronised dancing boys and egos! JULY 2007, ticket information coming soon!!!

Grant MalcolmMon, 11 June 2007, 09:53 pm

nudge nudge...

I'm nudged... although wondering if the casting couch isn't something we could promote as filling a role here?

Maybe what i need to do is look at ways to promote the couch a little better?

I've also wondered a little about offering an option for people's profiles to be made public... tick a box in your profile and it becomes available for anyone to see, not just registered members.

Realistically, I suspect none of these suggestions will stop people avidly promoting themselves in all sorts of ways that some of us might consider inappropriate or suboptimal.

Thoughts anyone?

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Grant

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Grant MalcolmMon, 11 June 2007, 10:00 pm

Goofy

I rather like the goofy theme too but never had (made!) time to implement all the functionality in it.

As I was discussing with Na elsewhere, I really had hopes that this year I might set aside some time to get a new governance model in place for the site, apply for some funding, undertake a much needed revamp all in time for a tenth birthday party in March next year.... sadly (or fortunately, depending on where you stand) I've a huge online project (literally several hundred websites!) commencing at work and just won't have the time this year for major work.

Ah well, maybe it can be something to kick off in the tenth year?

:-)

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NaMon, 11 June 2007, 10:10 pm

Hmm, now see, I didn't know

Hmm, now see, I didn't know about the casting couch thing. I think it's a great idea! I suspect that using this in combination with an intros board might help - at least we can try to divert all the 'suboptimal' or 'inappropriate' stuff into an intros board; encouraging people to make contact, but without having to trawl through the posts in other boards. I also like the idea of optional profiling. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

NaMon, 11 June 2007, 10:15 pm

I'm the same way. I am

I'm the same way. I am still hoping to do all that work for the awards system, but with a big web launch coming up this year (and my job pretty much balancing on the success of it), I'm not sure when I'm going to have the proper time to do it. (Apologies to those on the mailing list/interest group for the awards) I think all of us Theatre Aus./computer geeks need a communal coding day so we can help Grant get all this stuff done! :) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugTue, 12 June 2007, 08:40 am

Threading the Eye

On another forum group I am with (not theatre) there is a dedicated THREAD let alone a forum. - INTODUCE YOURSELF HERE. Newbies then had the opp. to add their own little comments and such. Mind you, only registered members could actually post replies where as here any passer by can post replies, but is that a bad thing?

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Sean BTue, 12 June 2007, 09:10 am

I know forums that use a

I know forums that use a similar system to that. However I've seen it done with an introductions forum- as many people were announcing projects in their thread which were very interesting and generated a lot of conversation. It could end up being one very long thread in the end. ____________________________________________________________ Currently working on: "Boy Banned" a fusion of live acting, video footage, corny songs, syncronised dancing boys and egos! JULY 2007, ticket information coming soon!!!

LogosTue, 12 June 2007, 09:26 am

Control Booth in the US

Control Booth in the US uses a self introduction thread but unlike this site only registered members can post. It seems to work for them. I however like the fact that random passers by can comment on this site. It makes it more interesting. I for example have just read the Wicked Australia thread relating to Stephanie Carswell. A fertile imagination is a wonderful thing isn't it. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

NaTue, 12 June 2007, 10:26 am

I think a self-intro thread

I think a self-intro thread wouldn't work. The problem is that it would more than likely be missed by people once is gets pushed off the front page, and hence people would still add threads in other areas; whereas a forum dedicated to intros would encourage more people to add only in one forum and not all forums. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugTue, 12 June 2007, 10:34 am

Sticky Posts

Yes, having a sticky post would make the Intro THREAD more funcitonal, sticky in the fact that it doesn't move no matter what from wherever you put it.

I don't know if this site supports it and if not, then a forum (with a sticky Link) would work better...

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NaTue, 12 June 2007, 10:47 am

I'm not sure whether it's

I'm not sure whether it's possible or not, but yes, I think I mentioned sticky posts at some point (maybe not but I meant to) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

Grant MalcolmTue, 12 June 2007, 08:46 pm

Sticky?

Certainly is sticky post functionality available... although, I expect that Na is right.

Looking at the traffic, some people arrive at the site, read two or three comments and post a reply. People arrive at the site via all sorts of pages, so the chances are they wouldn't necessarily see a sticky post for example at the top of the forums page or even at the top of the home page.

Some time back I did look at adding some functionality that would scan topics and comments as they were added for particular words and phrases and present a link to an FAQ item and a preview of the post encouraging people to check the FAQ before posting.

I still think we should be plugging the casting couch and allowing people to publish their profiles.

:-)

Regards
Grant

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NaWed, 13 June 2007, 08:27 am

I really don't think simply

I really don't think simply linking to an FAQ will work. (I'm going to create a poll to see how many people actually look at the FAQ) I think yes, the casting couch and profiles help... but an intros board is my fav answer. (sorry Grant :P) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

LabrugWed, 13 June 2007, 08:52 am

Plug Away

The Casting Couch should be plugged regardless and publishing profiles!

What a forum/thread/whatever provides is a means for directed self-promotion. I am personally not against such a thing, but of course it needs a time and a place to be done correctly. ;-)

Having the profiles Publicly available will mean that members can create links in emails, on other web sites, etc etc to their profile pages. Now that would be very useful.

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LabrugWed, 13 June 2007, 09:40 am

Goofy problems

Two things about the Goofy layout I do not like,

I like the drop-down menus in the standard view which Goofy does not have
For registered members, the highlighted Link to their profile is the same colour as the Red Border Topper and you can't see the persons name. not a major issue if the person also has a photo...

On the colours issue, I can not change the links colours on this machine (it is locked out) but the Web Page itself should be able to over come that issue by having it's own settings.

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Walter PlingeThu, 14 June 2007, 03:57 pm

I think advertising oneself

I think advertising oneself is one thing, but - 'im 12 and im like a really really great singer and actor and dancer and evrything so like email me and gimme a lead role cos im really awesome...' - is a completely different thing!! :)

LogosThu, 14 June 2007, 04:09 pm

At least if they post on

At least if they post on this site there are a number of people who will react positively and help them work out what they actually need to do rather than just be dismissive. I mean we all felt like that once. maybe not so young but there's not a lot wrong with confidence in this business. I do worry about how many of these young ones post their mobiles and home e-mails on the public forums. It makes them targets. Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing. www.tonymoore.id.au

LabrugThu, 14 June 2007, 04:13 pm

Big Concern

That is a big concern. Then again, you can't stop them from doing it.

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NaMon, 25 June 2007, 04:53 pm

Another way?

Well, here's an example of another way of introducing yourself without clogging up the forums: http://www.theatre.asn.au/blog/neliosam/nelio_sam Use the blog feature! Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

neliosamMon, 25 June 2007, 06:25 pm

i did not know it would go on the recent post

i dont use this site very often....i thought the weblilnk and blog page was for me to use in my personal page about myself, i didnt know it would go on to the recent post thing. but for thoes wanting to get experience and eventually get opportunities to be paid for other work, check out PYT Powerhouse Youth theatre and ATYP and Pact youth theatre for auditions... Great experience for youth theatre. Nelio Henriques Sam www.freewebs.com/neliosam www.freewebs.com/neliopastproduction/index.htm

Grant MalcolmMon, 25 June 2007, 08:08 pm

Well done

neliosam wrote:
> i thought the weblilnk and blog page was for me to use

You thought right and Na was complimenting you on doing the right thing!

:-)

Well done.

Regards
Grant

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NaMon, 25 June 2007, 08:21 pm

Sorry, I'm not having a go

Sorry, I'm not having a go at you - the regulars on the site have been having a conversation about how people introduce themselves on the site, and whether a new function/forum board is needed. I was just pointing out that we forgot that blogs are also a good way to go about it. (By the way, welcome! Hope you get some use out of Theatre Aus. :)) Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

James McDonaldTue, 26 June 2007, 08:41 am

QUOTE: "I think advertising

QUOTE: "I think advertising oneself is one thing, but - 'im 12 and im like a really really great singer and actor and dancer and evrything so like email me and gimme a lead role cos im really awesome...' - is a completely different thing!!" Actually I think there is a problem with school children writing in - it's a safety issue for them. Some thought could be given to moderating them. See the thread, "12 year old girl lookiing for small speaking TV or Movie role" - http://www.theatre.asn.au/theatre_classifieds/12_year_old_girl_lookiing_for_small_speaking_tv_or_movie_role. That girl gave enough details to find her address: I sent her a private message explaining that problem [she never responded, probably not out of probity, but because she came onto the site and hasn't been back since; maybe her parents found out and have been monitoring her internet use! I hope so.] Jim

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