Tuesday 10 December 2013

Artefact

The idea for my Artefact came through my literature research. As I was researching the subject 'Audition preparation for performers' at the 'Summon' website; an article came up which navigated me to this website http://www.backstage.com/

I then thought that we as performers in the UK don't have a specific site that includes all the information that we need in order to succeed in the Business. Most sites are missing important info and in order to find it we have to navigate to several sites. This is very inconvenient for us as we have very busy lifestyles; we don't have the time to search through multiple websites in order to find the information that we need, so I had this idea of designing a Website which will include:

  • Audition Preparation Advice from Professionals*
  • Advice on how to sell yourself in the Business (ie CV preparation, Web design, Showreel etc)
  • How to Prepare for the real world after Graduation (ie How to find the right Agent for you)
  • How to Network
  • How to have a long term career without part time jobs
  • How to keep on top of the game without having to spend a fortune for classes
  • One to One Discussions with Professionals 
  • List of Companies etc that Performers should avoid working for in the future
  • Up to date Articles/News about the Industry
  • Seminars, Audition Workshops with Experts from the Field
  • Interviews with Professionals
  • Advice on how to approach Casting Sites
And  many more...

My goal is to design this Website in a way that looks as clear and easy to access as possible. I also want every performer to be approached individually regarding their question, problem or concern.
In other words this will be a place where Professionals from the Performing Arts Industry can use to Network, Find specific and valid Information from Experts and Get Advice from Professionals.
A small fee will apply in order to use the website, this is because In order to give away valuable and important information from Experts inside the field, it requires some funds.   

* Industry Professionals who are either ex performers in the Musical Theatre, Commercial or Film/Theatre Industry, Agents, Directors, Current Experienced Performers who will be selected prior depending on their backround including training, credits, years of experience and some other factors not specified yet.

Do you have any thoughts or advice about my Artefact?


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