Looking to update the links page for this site, I came across this article.
It certainly is an interesting view of theatre in Tasmania, and Hobart in particular, from an “outsider”.
I’d be interested in hearing if people agree with the idea that the theatrical order really is “upside down” here, or is it that our theatrical “business” model is just different to other states.
#1 by Kev. Collidge on June 21st, 2010
I think our “Life Model” is different to other states.
Perhaps that hour most of us DON”T spend commuting every day allows the time, energy and some $’s to devote to something else.
Whilst the pool may be smaller it means that people get known more easily, their faults and foibles as well as their strengths.
New to town and young ‘up and comers’ get welcomed for their ‘fresh’ contributions and those returning are welcomed back not seen as outsiders, even the one’s making ‘real’ money.
Perhaps we have to work together because the “play”ground is so small we can’t afford to fight.
I think, in essence we ‘make the best of what we have’. Both individually and as companies.
And our best is pretty bloody good!
#2 by Carolyn Whamond on June 21st, 2010
maybe we have got it right. if amateurs are producing professional quality work then it speaks volumes. Yes, the line between amateur and professional can be blurred in Hobart at the best of times, but, theatre is the winner. paid or not the locals are prepared to give it their all… and that’s what really counts.
Congratulations everyone, we have a damn good theatre scene in Hobart and we’re driven by dedication, not the almight $.