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:Extreme Arts
Sat, 22 June 2002, 03:55 pmThanks for the Mamet article. I really like it.
I reckon it applies to a lot of things, not just theatre. If you're going to go skydiving, or any extreme sport, there's no in between - you either jump or you don't. A tandem jump is a learning experience, but it's not really a fallback...the alternative outcomes are the same.
If you're trying to climb a mountain, obviously you have safety and contingency plans...in fact you may well abort the attempt and be happy with how far you got, or perhaps try again some time later. It's hard to imagine what a fallback occupation might be...anything EXCEPT climbing the mountain, I guess. Again, you're either doing it or you're not.
Not that there's any shame or stigma to spreading your time over several things...it can be pleasant to walk partway up the mountain, and then ski down or go swimming or read a book or something. But I think Mamet's theory holds true that, if you want to climb mountains, you have to concentrate all your energy simply and solely on that.
Acting as a career is simply another extreme sport. You can dip your feet in and remain close to shore, or you can jump in the deep end and treadwater like hell. The deep water is where the best fish are, but not all of us are prepared to swim that far.
I too wouldn't suggest following Mamet's words blindly.
I'd suggest following his words with both eyes open.
It's the only way to stay on the path. Keep actively searching forward. Everytime you avert your eyes to the sidetrack occupations, you're bound to get a little lost or left behind.
Cheers,
Craig
I reckon it applies to a lot of things, not just theatre. If you're going to go skydiving, or any extreme sport, there's no in between - you either jump or you don't. A tandem jump is a learning experience, but it's not really a fallback...the alternative outcomes are the same.
If you're trying to climb a mountain, obviously you have safety and contingency plans...in fact you may well abort the attempt and be happy with how far you got, or perhaps try again some time later. It's hard to imagine what a fallback occupation might be...anything EXCEPT climbing the mountain, I guess. Again, you're either doing it or you're not.
Not that there's any shame or stigma to spreading your time over several things...it can be pleasant to walk partway up the mountain, and then ski down or go swimming or read a book or something. But I think Mamet's theory holds true that, if you want to climb mountains, you have to concentrate all your energy simply and solely on that.
Acting as a career is simply another extreme sport. You can dip your feet in and remain close to shore, or you can jump in the deep end and treadwater like hell. The deep water is where the best fish are, but not all of us are prepared to swim that far.
I too wouldn't suggest following Mamet's words blindly.
I'd suggest following his words with both eyes open.
It's the only way to stay on the path. Keep actively searching forward. Everytime you avert your eyes to the sidetrack occupations, you're bound to get a little lost or left behind.
Cheers,
Craig
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