actors co-op (an idea)
Sat, 3 Feb 2001, 06:57 pmWalter Plinge9 posts in thread
actors co-op (an idea)
Sat, 3 Feb 2001, 06:57 pmHi. I'm wondering if there's anyone out there who can help me with this. How do you go about making an actors co-op? I've heard from lots of them in perth recently - I didn't know we have so many... Because here's my idea: I want to be a part of a co-op (later probably a company) that do classical plays (shakespeare, GBS, etc) as classical plays and not change them (eg: "Romeo, thou art a villain" to "Romeo, you're a wanker") but still make them be accepted commercially - a bit too idealistic, probably, but I grew up with those classical stuff so bare with me. Now, the thing is, I've got the experience as an actress but I'm not experienced enough in management and production to know even where to start if you want to build a co-op. Any suggestion? Help in any way? anything would be appreciated...
Thanks
Ami
Thanks
Ami
RE: actors co-op (an idea)
Mon, 5 Feb 2001, 11:51 amWalter Plinge
Grant, I'm a bit perplexed at your mis-advise in this matter. AND you missed the opportunity to plug GRADS...
The Blue Room has an artistic charter that rules out the production of "classic plays presented in a traditional way". The Blue Room is Perth's premiere production house for new works or heritage works performed in 'experimental' ways.
For those interested in traditional productions of the 'Classics' the obvious one-stop-shop is in fact GRADS who operate out of the Dolphin Theatre on campus at UWA. This group presents good quality solid productions of Western Canonical Theatre. The group is open to all (despite the university connection) and I am sure a query on this site should solicit information from the membership officer.
And on the other matter: Having worked in both the community and co-op forums my personal experience suggests that the difference between co-op and community theatre is indeed NOT one of quality but one of approach.
The Blue Room has an artistic charter that rules out the production of "classic plays presented in a traditional way". The Blue Room is Perth's premiere production house for new works or heritage works performed in 'experimental' ways.
For those interested in traditional productions of the 'Classics' the obvious one-stop-shop is in fact GRADS who operate out of the Dolphin Theatre on campus at UWA. This group presents good quality solid productions of Western Canonical Theatre. The group is open to all (despite the university connection) and I am sure a query on this site should solicit information from the membership officer.
And on the other matter: Having worked in both the community and co-op forums my personal experience suggests that the difference between co-op and community theatre is indeed NOT one of quality but one of approach.