OMNI-CHARABANG's

Having been involved with a number of enterprising ventures and even had a few my self.
I have a wee bit of an insight into various ways the industry works.
Firstly it easy to deal with people and gain a work force if the spice is right, as the price certainly is, need to gain experience and their ego¹s stroked by being able to work on or about the BIG stage - so pick the biggest you can afford, book the venue and they will come out of the wood work.(Ref;- Freinds Of The Theatre's Working in Proffessional venues as an example)Reading the previous postings.
I think you all have valid points and it is rather enjoyable.Just for the hell of 'IT' - I should start a Technical theatre Crewing company that will possibly trade as some gooky name or other (I have not decided on yet}(why not CHARABUNG?????}.This will offer full crewing for all types of productions and each of the technicians will be trained in all aspects of the technical theatre, which they would not normally get - only at a cost to them by going to College or being paid to do so.It is mainly targeted at large spaces such as 6 main venues in Perth.I know I can undercut any and all other contractors, as my crews are pure amateurs and have an that extra incentive to learn, experience and be part of the BIG theatre - as they are able to be in the best shows that hit the boards.One of the main advantages is not being restricted by the usual committee camels trying to be a horse.Sure I know what the punters want and how to extract the green backs enough to support me and of course a few flunkies, and do my bit for Australiain by keeping the dole cue shorter.Also as I won¹t have to pay the venues crew, as they will work for me, I can mount some Major extravaganzas - that would put Disney to shame. The down side is I may have to pay the Muso¹s, as I have yet to formulate a plan to incorporate them.I will be a registered trading name and possible later be trading as a unit trust of a Pty Ltd structure.I doubt I would last very long before the Minister for Fair trading and various others, including the Unions, would be tech' screwing me to a flat and fly¹n me out. Fagganism is not allowed apparently?There are probably lots of reasons why - I won't be able to get away it, as most of them are obvious - I leave it to you.Sure I will fill a void and give opportunities for others to see and be part of the BIG theatre, that the community theatre¹s do not fill at present.But the biggest void to fill - would be my bank account?????What do you recon 'ahJoe 'Omni-directional' McCabe