Any work in Perth?
Sat, 15 June 2002, 08:08 pmWalter Plinge25 posts in thread
Any work in Perth?
Sat, 15 June 2002, 08:08 pmIs there any work in Perth for Teenagers? 14-16 years old? I love Perth but there is just nothing here for us. Are there really more oppertunities in sydney? is it worth considering moving there once we have finnished school? thx 4 any feed back.
Re: Any work in Perth?
Wed, 19 June 2002, 01:52 amHi Everyone,
I'm 22 this year and I've been acting since I was 15. I've tried breaking into the Theatre scene all through my teens and I've come to realise a few things...
Don't expect paid work until you're in your twenties...
AND...don't expect paid work when you ARE in your twenties.
The fact is, it IS hard work to get a paid gig for acting here in Perth and its even worse in the Eastern States. Theres no way about it. There is too much competition around for paid jobs.
Teenagers will only find work in locally made Children's TV serials and TV commercials. All other roles simply require actors with LIFE EXPERIENCE.
LIFE EXPERIENCE peoples - thats what all young people lack and you need it to act. That comes with time. NIDA/WAAPA/VCA or any drama school usually don't even accept anyone under 21.
Thats why young people will not find much professional work until in their twenties.
In the meantime, ACT, ACT, ACT and get as many shows as you can on your CV!
Get an agent. With most agents these days, you may need to audition for them to get in. Actor's Management, Actor's Plus and Frog are your main acting agencies here in Perth. You'll find that most of them will ask for your experience in local theatre. They want you to have done a few shows before they accept you.
Youth Theatre companies? Theres a few out there - specifically, check out Black Swan's youth branch called BSX Theatre - they've just auditioned for Antigone which is to be directed by Peter Kingston from WAAPA. WA Youth Theatre Company is just about to begin rehearsals for their The Museum Project which is to be written by Reg Cribb (of PTC's The Return fame). These two companies have great reputation, support and high quality of production. Get onto their mailing list and you'll be informed of future auditions. These two companies caters for 16-24yr olds.
Experience is so important for an Actor to develop their craft. If you really want to take Acting serious - study it at Uni. Curtin Uni offers the best practical theatre course in WA. Its the only tertiary course that puts on 20 shows a year in their Upstairs Theatre, as well as 4-5 full-length main productions in the Downstairs Theatre. I got an agent purely on the amount of shows I've down at Curtin Uni.
WAAPA/NIDA/VCA? Like i said before, its very rare for anyone under 21 to get in (and it HAS happened!) but still audition because its good experience and gives you an idea of what to expect in the professional world. Those auditions can be quite brutal at times and its a great way to assess how serious you about acting :)
But heres another suggestion guys - MAKE YOUR OWN WORK. If you're serious about Theatre...put on your own shows at the Blue Room or write/produce a show that you could market to schools. Last year, a group of us uni students found a play about drugs on the internet that we took on tour around schools for a 3 week period. We made a coupla hundred dollars each from it. Easy dosh and most rewarding for us.
Well - i've dribbled on long enough...
Hope that helps a few people. Email me if you wanna trade ideas or chat. What I love about Perth Local theatre is that everyone supports each other. The social side of Theatre is so important (networking/drinking copious amounts of beer) and thats how you hear about things coming up and stuff....so fucking get out there and start making theatre.
Acting isn't a job - its a lifestyle.
Cheers,
Crispy
I'm 22 this year and I've been acting since I was 15. I've tried breaking into the Theatre scene all through my teens and I've come to realise a few things...
Don't expect paid work until you're in your twenties...
AND...don't expect paid work when you ARE in your twenties.
The fact is, it IS hard work to get a paid gig for acting here in Perth and its even worse in the Eastern States. Theres no way about it. There is too much competition around for paid jobs.
Teenagers will only find work in locally made Children's TV serials and TV commercials. All other roles simply require actors with LIFE EXPERIENCE.
LIFE EXPERIENCE peoples - thats what all young people lack and you need it to act. That comes with time. NIDA/WAAPA/VCA or any drama school usually don't even accept anyone under 21.
Thats why young people will not find much professional work until in their twenties.
In the meantime, ACT, ACT, ACT and get as many shows as you can on your CV!
Get an agent. With most agents these days, you may need to audition for them to get in. Actor's Management, Actor's Plus and Frog are your main acting agencies here in Perth. You'll find that most of them will ask for your experience in local theatre. They want you to have done a few shows before they accept you.
Youth Theatre companies? Theres a few out there - specifically, check out Black Swan's youth branch called BSX Theatre - they've just auditioned for Antigone which is to be directed by Peter Kingston from WAAPA. WA Youth Theatre Company is just about to begin rehearsals for their The Museum Project which is to be written by Reg Cribb (of PTC's The Return fame). These two companies have great reputation, support and high quality of production. Get onto their mailing list and you'll be informed of future auditions. These two companies caters for 16-24yr olds.
Experience is so important for an Actor to develop their craft. If you really want to take Acting serious - study it at Uni. Curtin Uni offers the best practical theatre course in WA. Its the only tertiary course that puts on 20 shows a year in their Upstairs Theatre, as well as 4-5 full-length main productions in the Downstairs Theatre. I got an agent purely on the amount of shows I've down at Curtin Uni.
WAAPA/NIDA/VCA? Like i said before, its very rare for anyone under 21 to get in (and it HAS happened!) but still audition because its good experience and gives you an idea of what to expect in the professional world. Those auditions can be quite brutal at times and its a great way to assess how serious you about acting :)
But heres another suggestion guys - MAKE YOUR OWN WORK. If you're serious about Theatre...put on your own shows at the Blue Room or write/produce a show that you could market to schools. Last year, a group of us uni students found a play about drugs on the internet that we took on tour around schools for a 3 week period. We made a coupla hundred dollars each from it. Easy dosh and most rewarding for us.
Well - i've dribbled on long enough...
Hope that helps a few people. Email me if you wanna trade ideas or chat. What I love about Perth Local theatre is that everyone supports each other. The social side of Theatre is so important (networking/drinking copious amounts of beer) and thats how you hear about things coming up and stuff....so fucking get out there and start making theatre.
Acting isn't a job - its a lifestyle.
Cheers,
Crispy
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