Current issues affecting theatre in Australia

It's more of an all over thing. I think it is primarily driven by the Companies who would tell you it was driven by the Audience, when it's more likely the Percenption the company has of the "Audiences" expectations.

Actually, most performers are keen and willing to tackle any sort of project. If there is any "apathy" there, they would say it was because that was all that was available. Apathy and Stagnation I believe comes from perception then fact. Companies think that audiences want one thing and therefore provide it. Audiences may not realise that there are alternatives and like the comfort of the familiar ("I don't like a challenge") and performers either resign themselves to doing what is available or moving on.

Very broad strokes there. As always there are the exceptions and these are the "Tall Poppies" who either get cut down (most often) or manage to get away and create change.

Reality is not that black and white I know, but the general idea is there.

Dixi

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
who can also sing ... and occasionaly dance
Fight/Sword Choreographer
Virgin Director

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