Young People
Tue, 7 Aug 2001, 01:31 pmmelissa21 posts in thread
Young People
Tue, 7 Aug 2001, 01:31 pmWith the large numbers of young people now using this site, I felt none should miss out on a post which is now some way down the board (buried by Mr Gambles incessant ramblings, I'm kidding, the boy has now seen the error of his ways). After a lengthy debate about audiences and their leaving in interval, a debate which should remain buried, the following emerged:
'As a rule, we avoid employing the services of anyone younger than 18, simply because people of that age, while enthusiastic, are not usually able to be committed to one project for several months at a time, due to studies, personal relations and the general "finding themselves" issues. We do, however, have an average age of between 25 and 35. An ideal age as such people have well and truly found themselves, and are in theatre for the sake of theatre, and not just for the sake of something to do.
I'm not saying all younger people are unreliable, but I have to say this rule was introduced because there had not been a past production where at least one person of that age didn't decide to quit a show midway because of a relationship breakup! No joke! '
Thought I'd get some other opinions on this.
Melissa
'As a rule, we avoid employing the services of anyone younger than 18, simply because people of that age, while enthusiastic, are not usually able to be committed to one project for several months at a time, due to studies, personal relations and the general "finding themselves" issues. We do, however, have an average age of between 25 and 35. An ideal age as such people have well and truly found themselves, and are in theatre for the sake of theatre, and not just for the sake of something to do.
I'm not saying all younger people are unreliable, but I have to say this rule was introduced because there had not been a past production where at least one person of that age didn't decide to quit a show midway because of a relationship breakup! No joke! '
Thought I'd get some other opinions on this.
Melissa
RE: Young People
Fri, 10 Aug 2001, 08:40 pmI agree 100%. My first role was when I was 12, and I landed the lead role. Mind you, this was a junior workshop, but it helped to show that you must be dedicated if you are to make it anywhere. I live in the Jandakot area and I travel for 25 minutes to Roleystone 3 times a week just to do what I love - that must tell you something. I have not once pulled out of a show, and only once have I pulled out of a drama class, and that was purely for distance and financial reasons. For me, shows are hard to come by so whatever I get I take for granted, and I will definately not let go or let anything stand in the way. If someone has an attitude like that, then they must be dedicated. I think that if you are dedicated enough to attend the audition, you are dedicated enough to see teh show through.
Alan Gill
Alan Gill