OMNI-CHARABANG's
Sun, 24 Oct 1999, 12:10 amJoeMc23 posts in thread
OMNI-CHARABANG's
Sun, 24 Oct 1999, 12:10 amHaving 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
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
Re: Hobbits and sleeping dogs
Tue, 2 Nov 1999, 01:25 am> Has anyone else seen the Hobbit at the Regal?> *takes a running kick at a sleeping dog*> Couldn't help noticing that this company paid 12 actors and 5
> production and backstage team, venue costs, theatre technicians, touring
> costs, plus the thousands of dollars invested in developing the show
> in the first place, magnificent production values, everyone paid a
> proper wage... Even with economies of scale, all this must have cost
> more than $49.50 per ticket?> Nope, top price $38.> *wondering*Is this a comparison Grant?
Others might say it is not, because they are totally profession ? - well what I mean is - Omni uses Amateurs, where it can get away with it.
The big ŒO¹ puts performances on for the betterment of theatre, it¹s not really for profit, it¹s for the love of helping performers. So why shouldn¹t everyone else, including the performers, get paid? - if they can engineer it that way of course!
Wasn¹t there another Company a long while ago. Who paid only their Principals performers? Also they transported them to and from rehearsals in taxi¹s, wined, dined and accommodate them during the shows. Didn¹t that ended up in the red for mega bucks and those that were paid and rewarded evaporate.
Leaving those poor souls, who worked their guts out and never got paid - after a lot of promises, holding the bag.
Those poor unpaid used up volunteers, being good old reliables in true thespian style, propped it up in order to keep it all going.
Nah!! That does not really happen in theatre-Probably just one of my fantasies or old age?I was connected to a few productions that paid everyone (except the half wit of course).
Isn¹t it funny, nearly every show I do there he is - the idiot - I should not knock him, he so good hearted, who possible puts in the most time and effort with no coins to rub together.
This is one of my regrets, he should have of been paid.
Looking back I suppose he just did it for the love of it.
He was amazing he would be at every rehearsal, build sets, get in the way and at most times be a complete pain.
All we every really did for him was to abuse and use him. Although sometimes he was fed, watered and allowed him, if we remembered, time off and to sleep occasionally,? - There again, no matter how he was treated, the pratt was always first there every time and last to leave. What can you do with this type of person???? - you have to use them up of course.
Then what do you know, he comes back for more again and again - TWIT! - how do you get rid of him when he does It for nothing?
However, I have made a resolution.
Next time, which won¹t be far away, I will ensure the idiot (as he is lovingly known - while he still keeps hanging around, why???), he will be paid, at least something, next time!Joe McCabe> Cheers
> Grant
> production and backstage team, venue costs, theatre technicians, touring
> costs, plus the thousands of dollars invested in developing the show
> in the first place, magnificent production values, everyone paid a
> proper wage... Even with economies of scale, all this must have cost
> more than $49.50 per ticket?> Nope, top price $38.> *wondering*Is this a comparison Grant?
Others might say it is not, because they are totally profession ? - well what I mean is - Omni uses Amateurs, where it can get away with it.
The big ŒO¹ puts performances on for the betterment of theatre, it¹s not really for profit, it¹s for the love of helping performers. So why shouldn¹t everyone else, including the performers, get paid? - if they can engineer it that way of course!
Wasn¹t there another Company a long while ago. Who paid only their Principals performers? Also they transported them to and from rehearsals in taxi¹s, wined, dined and accommodate them during the shows. Didn¹t that ended up in the red for mega bucks and those that were paid and rewarded evaporate.
Leaving those poor souls, who worked their guts out and never got paid - after a lot of promises, holding the bag.
Those poor unpaid used up volunteers, being good old reliables in true thespian style, propped it up in order to keep it all going.
Nah!! That does not really happen in theatre-Probably just one of my fantasies or old age?I was connected to a few productions that paid everyone (except the half wit of course).
Isn¹t it funny, nearly every show I do there he is - the idiot - I should not knock him, he so good hearted, who possible puts in the most time and effort with no coins to rub together.
This is one of my regrets, he should have of been paid.
Looking back I suppose he just did it for the love of it.
He was amazing he would be at every rehearsal, build sets, get in the way and at most times be a complete pain.
All we every really did for him was to abuse and use him. Although sometimes he was fed, watered and allowed him, if we remembered, time off and to sleep occasionally,? - There again, no matter how he was treated, the pratt was always first there every time and last to leave. What can you do with this type of person???? - you have to use them up of course.
Then what do you know, he comes back for more again and again - TWIT! - how do you get rid of him when he does It for nothing?
However, I have made a resolution.
Next time, which won¹t be far away, I will ensure the idiot (as he is lovingly known - while he still keeps hanging around, why???), he will be paid, at least something, next time!Joe McCabe> Cheers
> Grant
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