actors co-op (an idea)

Hi. 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

Hi Malcolm

Malcolm Crisp wrote:
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> Grant, I'm a bit perplexed at your mis-advise in this matter.

erm... actually i was responding to Bec who wrote:

"Ami, I'm in the same boat as you, but without the desire to stick to the classics. "

Sounded like the Blueroom was a runner for her.

> AND you missed the opportunity to plug GRADS...

bugger

thanks for filling in for me

;-)

> 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.

In what sense? i think there's a tendency to emphasise difference that relies on gross generalisations about both. The only distinction i am aware of is that one involves profit sharing amongst participants and the other does not. Even that is a generalisation that may not always hold true.

Cheers
Grant

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