Australian Idol & Current Affair Age discrimination story
Tue, 31 Aug 2004, 01:43 pmWalter Plinge14 posts in thread
Australian Idol & Current Affair Age discrimination story
Tue, 31 Aug 2004, 01:43 pmDo you think performers over the age of 28year olds should apply?.
Did you see the 40's something chap on a current affair show not so long ago who's taking Grundy's (I think) to the courts for discrimination.
All I can say is GO FOR IT. There are plenty of talented performers out there who are in their late twenties, thirties and forties, plus.
When the reporter on the current affair started interviewing people on the street about their thoughts on the matter they simply replied anyone who wishes to apply should be given the chance. They even went on further to say age does not matter if your talented.
I hope this guy wins in court. Hopefully the rules will change for 2005. Stay tuned for the results, I hope there is no hush money involved.
Cheers
Smiles
JB
Did you see the 40's something chap on a current affair show not so long ago who's taking Grundy's (I think) to the courts for discrimination.
All I can say is GO FOR IT. There are plenty of talented performers out there who are in their late twenties, thirties and forties, plus.
When the reporter on the current affair started interviewing people on the street about their thoughts on the matter they simply replied anyone who wishes to apply should be given the chance. They even went on further to say age does not matter if your talented.
I hope this guy wins in court. Hopefully the rules will change for 2005. Stay tuned for the results, I hope there is no hush money involved.
Cheers
Smiles
JB
Re: Re; storm the age
Mon, 6 Sept 2004, 02:01 pmWalter Plinge
Hi Tina
I agree that it would be fantastic to have an open age group for the competition. I am not sure that "Home and Away" and "Neighbours" would think it was necessary , because they already see the people who come out of the acting schools at their auditions etc, but yes it would be great.
I promise to discuss this matter when we look at the running of the competition next year. There will be many changes for next year and I hope that we can do something for the age group that you mention.
In response to me being defensive, I probably am, but I think I am just defending the reputation of the people who have worked so very hard to get this up and running. It has been a steep learning curve for a very small group of people.
I really hope that community theatre will get behind the Grand Final of this competition and come and see these guys at the Burswood on November 2nd. Tickets are only $20 and you have the chance to see 20 of Perth's best young talent.
Kerri
I agree that it would be fantastic to have an open age group for the competition. I am not sure that "Home and Away" and "Neighbours" would think it was necessary , because they already see the people who come out of the acting schools at their auditions etc, but yes it would be great.
I promise to discuss this matter when we look at the running of the competition next year. There will be many changes for next year and I hope that we can do something for the age group that you mention.
In response to me being defensive, I probably am, but I think I am just defending the reputation of the people who have worked so very hard to get this up and running. It has been a steep learning curve for a very small group of people.
I really hope that community theatre will get behind the Grand Final of this competition and come and see these guys at the Burswood on November 2nd. Tickets are only $20 and you have the chance to see 20 of Perth's best young talent.
Kerri
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