I have the opportunity to audition for a really reputable theatre company that does national tours (for children). The problem is this: Its only a six month contract and I have a good job (not in the theatre). I wouldn't be able to take a leave of absence, I'd have to quit my job entirely. I've been here for about a year and I don't really like it but it pays well, has good benefits, etc.
What should I do?
2007-12-06 02:53:27 · 6 answers · asked by La vedette 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I took the tour. I took a year off from grad school and toured with The Wizard of Oz all over the 48 states, Canada, and Mexico, and I've never regretted it. Of the 48 states, I've been in 45. I've seen the Grand Canyon, the Alamo, New Orleans, NYC, the Green Mountains, the Painted Desert, the Badlands, the Snake River, and miles of "amber waves of grain" as we rode down one Great Plains road to another to another to our next show. I've been in Bristish Columbia and Ontario and Mexico twice. I made a little money that I was able to send back ans save enough to buy a little Honda when I got back, but I've also seen Vegas, Rock City, White Sands, and the Mississippi River. I even had my picture taken "standing on a corner in Winslow Arizona" for all of you Eagles fans. Every now and then, a newscaster will say "In New Braunfels Texas today," or "In Minot, North Dakota..." and I say "I've been there."
Take the tour. There are other jobs that you can come back to.
2007-12-06 03:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by actormyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If theatre is what you want to do, and doing the tour will help you build bridges and climb the ladder to your dreams... then you should go for it. I'm sure many more doors will open up to you over the six months that you're on tour.
2007-12-06 11:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will you be able to save enough money on the tour that you'll have a modest financial cushion when the tour ends and you have to start looking for your next survival job (or your next audition)? If you can provide yourself with that little bit of security, then you'll probably be glad you decided to do the tour.
2007-12-06 11:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by classmate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are paying you do the tour, go for it. but if not, stay with your job. actually go ahead- go on the tour. you can always look for a new job since you don't like your current job.
2007-12-06 12:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by deb2rule 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you aren't the main financial support for someone else, follow your dreams. I could shoot myself for not taking more chances when I was younger and not the breadwinner.
2007-12-06 11:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by kadisciples 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to decide. You either want to do theater or you don't.
Most people would give their eye teeth for a tour
2007-12-06 12:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋