Catch 22

aeva wrote:
>
> I'm a 24 year old female in Perth trying to break into the
> musical theatre/performing arts area. Finding it to be a
> catch 22 auditioning for pro/am productions which seem to end
> up taking on "qualified" individuals anyway (whether they be
> a waapa or nida grad)... then auditioning for waapa at the
> end of the year, when they like to see you've been proactive
> in participating in these pro/am productions in your personal
> statement. How does one win?! Anyone else finding it tough?



We hear you, aeva.

It's not dissimilar to any other profession though....employers prefer you to have experience, but how do you get experience until you've been employed..?

All you can do is keep plugging away, try to keep improving your skills, and try to find your own opportunities to create work. Eventually someone is going to give you a shot.

They do say 'overnight success' often takes about ten years!


Cheers,
Craig

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