Professional Theatre
Wed, 28 Mar 2001, 06:15 pmWalter Plinge7 posts in thread
Professional Theatre
Wed, 28 Mar 2001, 06:15 pmThere seems to be a lot of amateur theatre about but not a lot of genuine professional theatre for actors who have trainined and would like to make a living out of the profession. Is there any publication that you can subscribe to which publishes only professional theatre and film auditions. Or do you have to go through an agent to get paid work.
Please let me know as I am moving to Melbourne in a month.
Thanks
Please let me know as I am moving to Melbourne in a month.
Thanks
RE: Professional Theatre
Wed, 28 Mar 2001, 07:26 pmHi Philipa
Philippa Bain wrote:
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> There seems to be a lot of amateur theatre about but not a lot
> of genuine professional theatre for actors who have trainined
> and would like to make a living out of the profession.
At least as far as Perth is concerned it's sometimes difficult to tell the professional from the fringe from the amateur - particularly when you see some of the same names and faces cropping up in all areas - many of them with at least three years' full time training and a string of professional credits behind them.
> Is there any publication that you can subscribe to which
> publishes only professional theatre and film auditions. Or do
> you have to go through an agent to get paid work.
I'm not aware of any such publication.
Although dramatic.com.au does offer a list of jobs in the entertainment industry, my impression is that would not include a large proportion of the auditions on offer. Unfortunately there's no ready way to find out if the information they offer is what you want without paying a A$50 subscription fee upfront. In fact, if you're not prepared to become a member, the site has practically nothing to offer.
Your agent might be your best asset or a necessary evil. Don't rush. Network and choose carefully.
Cheers
Grant
Philippa Bain wrote:
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> There seems to be a lot of amateur theatre about but not a lot
> of genuine professional theatre for actors who have trainined
> and would like to make a living out of the profession.
At least as far as Perth is concerned it's sometimes difficult to tell the professional from the fringe from the amateur - particularly when you see some of the same names and faces cropping up in all areas - many of them with at least three years' full time training and a string of professional credits behind them.
> Is there any publication that you can subscribe to which
> publishes only professional theatre and film auditions. Or do
> you have to go through an agent to get paid work.
I'm not aware of any such publication.
Although dramatic.com.au does offer a list of jobs in the entertainment industry, my impression is that would not include a large proportion of the auditions on offer. Unfortunately there's no ready way to find out if the information they offer is what you want without paying a A$50 subscription fee upfront. In fact, if you're not prepared to become a member, the site has practically nothing to offer.
Your agent might be your best asset or a necessary evil. Don't rush. Network and choose carefully.
Cheers
Grant