Advice for more experience within directing/design.

	Topic: Advice for more experience within directing/design.
Posted : 04/09/12 / Views : 542 / Replies : 3 /
Alison Nelson 1 posts last on: 09/05/10 send private reply	I know it's difficult to get into the industry without connections, especially when directing is my particular focus. SO my question is, if I want to expand my experience and get my foot in the door, where do I start. And as well, I think it's a little easier (key word Little) to start experience as a technician. Is this true? and if I have no previous professional experience doing tech work, where do I jump in? Same questions apply for design (costume/props design specifically).

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Posted : 01/30/10
Erik Morris 2 posts last on: 06/02/13 send private reply	For directing: Depending on where you are, they should be smaller community theaters that really depend on developing new local talent, as it helps them keep their costs down. If you can afford no/low pay, this is a great way to get experience. It's like working on a B-move to hone your craft before trying for big budget jobs. For tech: Just call up or go to every theatre within driving distance. If you know of a larger house of worship, they usually are looking for people too. Also any regional theaters, road/touring houses, universities or colleges in the area? At smaller campuses with a theatre dept. they need overhire work often. Even at big campuses, there is occasional need for loading crews. There usually something available all the time if you look and ask around. The best way to get experience is to do the low/no pay jobs for a little bit then use your resume and references along the way to go out for the bigger stuff. You'll feel more comfortable about interviewing too.

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Posted : 01/30/10

Erik Morris
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For directing:
Depending on where you are, they should be smaller community theaters that really depend on developing new local talent, as it helps them keep their costs down. If you can afford no/low pay, this is a great way to get experience. It's like working on a B-move to hone your craft before trying for big budget jobs.

For tech:
Just call up or go to every theatre within driving distance. If you know of a larger house of worship, they usually are looking for people too. Also any regional theaters, road/touring houses, universities or colleges in the area? At smaller campuses with a theatre dept. they need overhire work often. Even at big campuses, there is occasional need for loading crews.

There usually something available all the time if you look and ask around. The best way to get experience is to do the low/no pay jobs for a little bit then use your resume and references along the way to go out for the bigger stuff. You'll feel more comfortable about interviewing too.

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Posted : 04/05/10
Tony Potter 4 posts last on: 02/20/13 send private reply	I agree with Erik. Getting yourself and your work known as well as networking is the key to ANY successful entertainment career. Break a leg!

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Posted : 04/09/12
Alexander Carney 2 posts last on: 06/12/13 send private reply	I want to echo what everyone else says; just start doing it, do a good job and your circle will expand. Have faith, stay with it.

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