me! me! me!
Mon, 29 May 2000, 09:34 pmWalter Plinge26 posts in thread
me! me! me!
Mon, 29 May 2000, 09:34 pmhey grant thanx 4 the 'fo. i don't need an agent unless i'm getting professional gigs, right? what's the deal with television series & stuff, is anything shot in perth? i think the only television made here is 'maurice meade' hair salon commercials... i don't have the discipline 2 be completely anorexic - i'm normal weight so i can't be a model - but i have the face & height for modeling, hence my interest in its sister profession - acting. i finished high school 2 yrs ago & that was the last time i did any drama. my renewed interest in performing comes from my friend mark naglazas telling me i should pursue it cos i have the looks & personality 4 it, & by my reflection in the mirror! also, i have a great ego & thick skin - 2 prerequisites 4 showbiz. unfortunately there's about 3 billion other wannabes on the planet so i won't be burning my books anytime soon... but it looks like fun & i'd like 2 give it a go. any suggestions on how 2 get started? does amateur stuff get u any exposure?
anyone know how far away melville is from the city center? which is closer 2 the city - kalamunda or melville? (don't know south of the river well).
thanx kids
the daveaholic,
k. silverstone
anyone know how far away melville is from the city center? which is closer 2 the city - kalamunda or melville? (don't know south of the river well).
thanx kids
the daveaholic,
k. silverstone
RE: me! me! me!
Tue, 30 May 2000, 04:17 pmWalter Plinge
Dear Mrs Letterman:
1. Anyone can have an agent if the agent chooses to represent you. In my experience agents are happy to take you on if you have graduated from a performing arts academy or have already done something professional. If not, my advice would be to visit all the local agents in person and dazzle them with your attributes. How could they resist?
2. Here's my advice if you are serious about working professionally in show biz
a) Get some training - acting, singing, dance, it all helps. The more versatile you are, the more employable you are. Audition for a performing arts school or take private lessons, group lessons whatever.
b) Don't stay in Perth! There is not all that much professional work here and it's often the same actors who get the work.
3. Amateur shows may get you some exposure (local professional directors, such as John Milson, sometimes direct for amateur companies) but don't count on it. It would be better to think of amateur theatre as a way to put your skills into practice. Many trained and/or professional actors/singers/dancers are regularly involved in amateur productions.
4. Melville is not too far away from the city. Kalamunda is up in the hills.
My final piece of advice is: Do it because you love it, if you don't love it, don't bother!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Gill
PS: Some television (esp. Kids TV shows such as those made by Barron Entertainment) is made in WA. Many, many ads are made here!
1. Anyone can have an agent if the agent chooses to represent you. In my experience agents are happy to take you on if you have graduated from a performing arts academy or have already done something professional. If not, my advice would be to visit all the local agents in person and dazzle them with your attributes. How could they resist?
2. Here's my advice if you are serious about working professionally in show biz
a) Get some training - acting, singing, dance, it all helps. The more versatile you are, the more employable you are. Audition for a performing arts school or take private lessons, group lessons whatever.
b) Don't stay in Perth! There is not all that much professional work here and it's often the same actors who get the work.
3. Amateur shows may get you some exposure (local professional directors, such as John Milson, sometimes direct for amateur companies) but don't count on it. It would be better to think of amateur theatre as a way to put your skills into practice. Many trained and/or professional actors/singers/dancers are regularly involved in amateur productions.
4. Melville is not too far away from the city. Kalamunda is up in the hills.
My final piece of advice is: Do it because you love it, if you don't love it, don't bother!
GOOD LUCK!!!
Gill
PS: Some television (esp. Kids TV shows such as those made by Barron Entertainment) is made in WA. Many, many ads are made here!
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