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Some people are born with show biz in their veins, they just can’t help but ham it up any chance they get, and love nothing better than to bring a smile to the faces of the delighted onlookers enjoying their antics. Show biz looks like a lot of fun, but the reality is it’s a lot of hard work and a tough business to get into, with a ton of heavy competition.
Far too often really talented people don’t get the lucky break they need, and end up drifting off to less glamorous careers that at least pay the bills. If you’re one of these would-be stars who can’t seem to catch a lift to the top, and it’s breaking your heart, don’t despair, because, with a bit of that magical stuff called moxie, you can bypass the audition lines and step into the limelight on your own terms. What am I talking about?
Why put on a show of your own, of course?
Despite the entertainment industry’s digital domination, there is still a high demand for good old-fashioned live performances. There’s something magical about watching real people play their parts right before your very eyes instead of on a big or small screen, you feel drawn into it, sharing a portion of the thrill the actors feel as they put their heart and soul into entertaining you. It’s real, and it’s happening right now. Sound good? Well, before you arrange for your attraction ticketing software you have some legwork to do! So, let’s get this show on the road, shall we?
Like any business venture, there is planning involved that you will need to do to make it all happen. To transform this dream into reality it’s a wise idea to come up with a good old common sense business plan first, look at it as the roadmap you need to get under that spotlight.
Let’s start with the show itself. Do you want to put on a traditional stage play, or a variety show that incorporates music and comedy into the production? Either way, I am going to make a recommendation right now- produce your own works instead of purchasing the rights to someone else’s.
Surely with all your creativity, as well as that of the talent you are assembling, you can come up with an original piece that is all yours to do with as you, please. This is the way that real fortunes are made, if your unique performance really takes off, it’s all yours, baby!
The space. There is a huge amount of competition to get your show into established venues, and it might take a year or more to get shoehorned into the schedule. Use a found space- a parking lot, a warehouse, a school gym, nearly any place will do and you can start today! It’s even possible to put on a performance on public land in Australia if you obtain the proper permits.
So, get out there and knock’em dead, superstar!
