Director Wanted for first show of 2005 Season

Shoestring Theatre Company is now opeining it's doors. After completing 2 shows and a third on the way, we are now looking for new directors to open the 2005 season. We require directors who have a play they wish to put on and a great idea of how to do it. All shows for the 2005 season will be run on a Pro/Am (Profit Share) basis, so there's even a chance at making a little money. Email me john@shoestringtheatrecompany.com if you have the perfect play as we are now looking for submissions.

Hey

I would love to be involved as a director for you - however I see you are in victoria, and I'm in WA.

Maybe one day in the future then

Sounds interesting, any more details about it?

John, I have a couple of possible plays to put on, but I am also in WA. Although, I would be open to forfeiting any money I would earn from the show if that money could be used to fly me over. I would only need the flight, because i can get accomodation in melbourne, and the chances are that i could come up with some of the money. I am looking for as many directorial chances as possible, so even if the theatre only pays 25% of the flight, and I pay 75%, i would be really grateful of the chance to direct something in a different theatre.

I am contactable after about 4 pm our time on 08 92504203.

Luke Heath

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Hi Luke.

I'm afraid at this point we cannot even afford 25%. If the show does make any money it will be known on completion. Due to the fact that the venues do not need the upfront payment, it is the shows that cover this. If there is anything left, then all the better for us. Our budget for each show is as the name of company suggests, "Shoestring". Maybe one day when both of us are a little better off we do some business together. Untill then....Good luck with whatever is on the horizon.

John Jenkins

I have posted some details on the website. www.shoestringtheatrecompany.com. If you have any other questions then don't hesitate to email me.

All the best

John Jenkins

Luke Heath wrote:

> ...so even if the theatre only pays 25% of the flight, and I pay 75%...


Hi Luke.

Just to give you a ballpark scenario, when I attended the first round of call backs for The Lion King, I was expected to pay for my own return flight from Perth-Sydney. And this was after already establishing at the Perth audition that I was someone they were interested in considering. For my second call-back the Disney company paid for the second flight....this still only amounts to them contributing 50% of the cost, after passing two previous auditions, from a company with a considerably large budget.

Similarly, for the recent Glynn Nicholas audition, I was lucky enough to at least be in Victoria at the time, but I know others who paid for their own flight from Perth-Melbourne.

As a director, when I was expressly invited by an Artistic Director I met at the Vancouver Festival to come and direct a play in Winnipeg later that year, I was still expected to find my own transport across Canada (a couple of days in a Greyhound bus).


You're effectively auditioning for the first time, when you present your scripts or your directing resume to these small-budget companies. They would be taking a chance to use you sight unseen...they're probably not prepared to risk the cost of flight expenses as well. If you're keen, which you sound like you are, post your scripts out; and save up to fly/drive over and attend the interviews in person.

Or do what John Travolta does, get a pilot's license and fly your own 747.


Cheers,
Craig

Luke,

What about approaching some of the theatre companies here in Perth? I know that the Old Mill Theatre will soon be calling for shows for next year, for starters.

L

All interested directors for Shoestring Theatre Company's first show of 2005, check out the website for specific information and requirements.

www.shoestringtheatrecompany.com