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Why Can't Guys Like Dance and Drama?

Sun, 5 Aug 2001, 05:10 pm
Gilly13 posts in thread
I have participated in the Rock Eisteddfod Challenge for 2 years straight. For 2 years straight I have been called a poof, f*ck head and the like just because I am good at and like dancing. Drama also bring ridicule but not as much as dancing. For both years I have ignored what all the other guys in my year have said and done what I want because I like it, and in the theory that if I don't show that it gets to me they will stop. Part reason why I did it this year was because I wanted to show them that they weren't getting through to me and no matter what they say or do I will continue what I am doing.
If there is anyone out there who has suffered the ridicule and the hurt as much as or maybe more than I have or if there is any suggestions to help me I would be more than greatful. Comments???

Cheers,
Alan Gill

these Guys might Like Dance and Drama?

Sun, 5 Aug 2001, 10:05 pm
Secretly Alan if you could get each one of them on a one to one basis, then dig deep enough, you will find that they would love to be in IT and/or be able to do what you do.

In a previous life, I was a sent a number of tough dude to do something with or straighten them out. These dudes were so cool you had to use insulated gloves if you were to touch them - they were so "ice", when I put them on stage and put the follow spot on, they melted down to biggest puddle of ham and a fight broke out when the spot shifted to some one else.

This probably won't mean anything to you and not much help - but get them involved, say there is some fantastic babes or whatever you can think up.

It sometimes easier to lower the river than raise the bridge.

I know it is hard when your the odd one out and are isolated from the group -
Hey! have you thought you might be the only one in step and all the rest have problems.

Joe McCabe

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