falling levels of enthusiasm
Sun, 25 Mar 2001, 01:43 amWalter Plinge61 posts in thread
falling levels of enthusiasm
Sun, 25 Mar 2001, 01:43 amIs it just me, or is our theatre community in general suffering from an acute lack of enthusiasm?
I'm not talking about the audiences (although depending on where you go, this can be a problem), but rather among the practitioners.
Maybe it's my breath, but every show I've directed since returning to Perth has suffered from a disorder I call ADS, or Auditionee Deficiency Syndome.
I had to ring around and _beg_ people to be involved in "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll". We were recruiting passing skateboarders to play roles in "Romeo & Juliet".
Now, after weeks of negotiations, I have finally put together an outstanding professional pianist and five exceptional professional opera singers to appear in "After Aida". Unfortunately, I have only _two_ of the five actors needed.
This is going to make today's planned first read-through a wee bit difficult.
Granted, one of the three remaining roles is reserved for a certain GDS kahuna who is currently gliding through the snow on two pieces of lacquered wood, and who is gleefully oblivious to the fact that I have cast him behind his back. I had always anticipated stunt-reading this role at the first read-through.
But the two remaining roles (both doozies), are going begging.
It's especially frustrating since one prominent local actor has turned me down at the last minute (last night) citing financial woes, and another won't even return my calls.
Is it so hard to find two male actors in their early forties to play terrific roles in a funny, clever, utterly entertaining play?
It appears to be an endemic problem in our theatre community. Lots of teenagers and twenty-somethings, and lots of retirees anxious for action, but where the hell are all the middle-aged actors? Even the rare few are getting hard to pin down.
My mobile number is 0417 789 845. The reading's at 1pm today (Sunday 25th). G.I. Joe, if you're out there, frickin' well call me! The role is yours if you want it.
David Meadows.
FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL!
www.freemumia.org
www.MumiaBook.com
I'm not talking about the audiences (although depending on where you go, this can be a problem), but rather among the practitioners.
Maybe it's my breath, but every show I've directed since returning to Perth has suffered from a disorder I call ADS, or Auditionee Deficiency Syndome.
I had to ring around and _beg_ people to be involved in "Summer of the Seventeenth Doll". We were recruiting passing skateboarders to play roles in "Romeo & Juliet".
Now, after weeks of negotiations, I have finally put together an outstanding professional pianist and five exceptional professional opera singers to appear in "After Aida". Unfortunately, I have only _two_ of the five actors needed.
This is going to make today's planned first read-through a wee bit difficult.
Granted, one of the three remaining roles is reserved for a certain GDS kahuna who is currently gliding through the snow on two pieces of lacquered wood, and who is gleefully oblivious to the fact that I have cast him behind his back. I had always anticipated stunt-reading this role at the first read-through.
But the two remaining roles (both doozies), are going begging.
It's especially frustrating since one prominent local actor has turned me down at the last minute (last night) citing financial woes, and another won't even return my calls.
Is it so hard to find two male actors in their early forties to play terrific roles in a funny, clever, utterly entertaining play?
It appears to be an endemic problem in our theatre community. Lots of teenagers and twenty-somethings, and lots of retirees anxious for action, but where the hell are all the middle-aged actors? Even the rare few are getting hard to pin down.
My mobile number is 0417 789 845. The reading's at 1pm today (Sunday 25th). G.I. Joe, if you're out there, frickin' well call me! The role is yours if you want it.
David Meadows.
FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL!
www.freemumia.org
www.MumiaBook.com
RE: I wouldn't audition for any of your plays!
Thu, 29 Mar 2001, 10:06 pmI doubt very much that anyone will regard your post as much more than a mild curiosity, "Male Actor" - except perhaps Meadows, who might choose not to rise your juicy bait.
I don't know that many people, if any, who have worked with David since he returned from Melbourne would agree with you or have the faintest idea what you are complaining about.
While Meadows has at times in the distant past been a lightning rod for these types of attacks, it's a real pleasure to see that practically everyone else is leaving the past behind and moving on.
I find myself agreeing with Jason: "the rest of us are left despairing and disturbed over your attempt to seek some sort of impotent revenge."
Anonymous Cowards are entitled to their views.
But, it may also be timely to remind people in general that it is entirely possible that you could be sued for defamation in relation to comments posted on this site. Escalating attacks might even lead to criminal charges.
Posting "anonymously" provides only a modicum of privacy. Should there be a need, you will be traced.
Cheers
Grant
I don't know that many people, if any, who have worked with David since he returned from Melbourne would agree with you or have the faintest idea what you are complaining about.
While Meadows has at times in the distant past been a lightning rod for these types of attacks, it's a real pleasure to see that practically everyone else is leaving the past behind and moving on.
I find myself agreeing with Jason: "the rest of us are left despairing and disturbed over your attempt to seek some sort of impotent revenge."
Anonymous Cowards are entitled to their views.
But, it may also be timely to remind people in general that it is entirely possible that you could be sued for defamation in relation to comments posted on this site. Escalating attacks might even lead to criminal charges.
Posting "anonymously" provides only a modicum of privacy. Should there be a need, you will be traced.
Cheers
Grant
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