theatre forum

PrincessGarnet · 13th February 2008, 10:29pm

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good forums connected to the theatre. Basically I am putting on a play at the Edinburgh Fringe this year and could probably do with advice on most things. Also does anyone know a good place to advertise for actors on the Internet? I have tried google etc but can't seem to get what i want.

GoddamnElectric · 13th February 2008, 10:30pm

If you need actors I would imagine the RSAMD would have a notice board of some sort.

JennyPiccolo · 13th February 2008, 10:34pm

add me to msn, i've done the edinburgh fringe festival before. I might be able to help.

vazzavazza@hotmail.com

PrincessGarnet · 19th February 2008, 11:04am

hey thanks to both of you! Jenny I am just writing the script just now, so will get in contact later if need help, which i probably will.

I have written to RSAMD and Queen Margaret Uni, but no reply

might have to sneak in and put my own poster up :P

JennyPiccolo · 19th February 2008, 11:07am

You need to register for the edinburgh fringe festival by the end of january i think, so will prob be 2009 before you're there. Are you directing it?

PrincessGarnet · 19th February 2008, 11:18am

I have a venue for 2008, just a small one (100 seats) already secured. The deadline for most administrative things like the 40 words for the programme is end of March or beginning of April - must check! I am planning on directing it - i have some limited experience, but with a cast of 3 actors shouldn't be too out of my depths.

JennyPiccolo · 19th February 2008, 11:25am

Sounds cool, what are the parts?

**djtoast** · 19th February 2008, 11:36am

There's email addresses for the folks at STaG (Student Theatre at Glasgow) here:

http://www.stagstage.co.uk/boardmembers.htm

they will certainly be able to give you some pointers. I drummed for their last series of shows and there were certainly some talented people involved.

PrincessGarnet · 1st March 2008, 3:48pm

thanks dj i will contact them although i guess if they're doing a show for the fringe they won't want someone pinching their actors. :P

It's so annoying I've not had any replies from drama schools I e-mailed, might phone them up nearer the time when i need actors.

Throughout the plays there is the green fairy, the two other actors change parts although i haven't finalised their roles as i have only written one of the plays so far.

fallen_nemesis · 1st March 2008, 4:25pm

hm... magazines like the skinny etc might let you post a wee notice in it for free. similarly the metro might and things like that. If you're really stuck what about going further afield to places like Reid Keir college and the folk who will have just finished their HND. Just been to the HND play of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest the other night and i was actually blown away by the talent of some of those guys.

Synthetic · 1st March 2008, 7:41pm

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Originally Posted by PrincessGarnet

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good forums connected to the theatre. Basically I am putting on a play at the Edinburgh Fringe this year and could probably do with advice on most things. Also does anyone know a good place to advertise for actors on the Internet? I have tried google etc but can't seem to get what i want.

I know a few! I am Lighting and Technical director for a theater company.

Get in touch if your still looking I also have links with Susan Clark the girl who does all the Arches plays like gag and was called Scotlands up and coming actress by the Scotsman!

I did the fringe last year and might be going back this year. Its to much work to miss it!

Its amazing!

**djtoast** · 2nd March 2008, 12:17am

I stage managed a show at one of the gilded balloon venues a few years back and it was an absolute blast, such a good atmosphere in edinburgh at that time of year. have fun!

PrincessGarnet · 24th March 2008, 8:41am

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Originally Posted by Synthetic

I know a few! I am Lighting and Technical director for a theater company.

Get in touch if your still looking I also have links with Susan Clark the girl who does all the Arches plays like gag and was called Scotlands up and coming actress by the Scotsman!

I did the fringe last year and might be going back this year. Its to much work to miss it!

Its amazing!

that sounds great although not sure if someone like that would be interested in my play, it's quite low budget.

Also i managed to get a few colleges interested and i'm going to get posters printed detailing the auditions, so not too worried about that now.

Anyway I have another question hopefully some of you people with more experience than me can help out. I am doing three short one act plays in just over an hour. I am wondering when i should start rehearsals, I was thinking June and July - the fringe starts the 3rd of august. I was thinking of doing 2 days a week - so that would be a total of 16 days - what do people think???

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