Catch 22
Wed, 8 Feb 2006, 02:48 pmsare30106 posts in thread
Catch 22
Wed, 8 Feb 2006, 02:48 pmI'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?
sare3010Wed, 8 Feb 2006, 02:48 pm
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?
crgwllmsWed, 8 Feb 2006, 02:55 pm
Re: Catch 22
aeva wrote:
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> 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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> 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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Don AllenWed, 8 Feb 2006, 04:18 pm
Re: Catch 22
Hello Aeva
Most amateur theatre groups putting on musicals seem to end up with an archival video of their shows so why not get into these musicals as chorus or acting even if you can't get a lead yet to build up a demo showcase of what you can do to take to future auditions.
You will also meet other people and build up your networking to find out which directors to work with to help your career.
Check out Yellowglass, their RENT was great, everyone excelled.
Don
Most amateur theatre groups putting on musicals seem to end up with an archival video of their shows so why not get into these musicals as chorus or acting even if you can't get a lead yet to build up a demo showcase of what you can do to take to future auditions.
You will also meet other people and build up your networking to find out which directors to work with to help your career.
Check out Yellowglass, their RENT was great, everyone excelled.
Don
NaWed, 8 Feb 2006, 05:01 pm
Re: Catch 22
I've found that the best way to get paid work was to volunteer first. Most people will hire you if they've worked with you before, and the easiest foot in the door is volunteering.
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Walter PlingeSun, 12 Feb 2006, 11:42 am
Re: Catch 22
Yeah, why not help out backstage or something first so they can see how enthusiatic and hardworking you are - and then audition again?
Also if any companies are doing any workshops do them, just to keep your name in their face. Look at it as if you were applying for a job somewhere!
Just an idea?!
Ruth
Also if any companies are doing any workshops do them, just to keep your name in their face. Look at it as if you were applying for a job somewhere!
Just an idea?!
Ruth
Walter PlingeSun, 12 Feb 2006, 12:33 pm
Re: Catch 22
I think Tina raises a good point. Look at it as if you were applying for a job. For a lot of us, that is what we want from this industry, a JOB! Sometimes this can be overlooked by ourselves, or others, and we end up working under lesser conditions than we are entitled to or doing things as favours because it just so happens that we really enjoy our Jobs.
Just like to thank Equity for trying to keep everyone above board.
Turns out this isn;t really related to this thread, but still felt like adding it.
J
Just like to thank Equity for trying to keep everyone above board.
Turns out this isn;t really related to this thread, but still felt like adding it.
J