[NEohioPAL] debate

[Kay Cosgriff]

having just left Chicago...Performink is strictly a trade paper as is 
Backstage...Neopal posts auditions as well as a lot of personal information as 
well as reminders about openings, closing and awards.....all three have 
different target groups.  They both list union and non-union, available spaces 
for performance or rehearsal, instruction even legal representation or therapist 
in a format....that's not what this is suppose to be about if I am understanding 
it correctly...

If  someone is going to claim to be any type of theatre practitioner whether it 
be actor, designer, writer, director.....it is our responsibility to "check out" 
who we are dealing with...I have to do that with actors and make a decision if 
we wish to continue.  In  those other cities you could never say "last weekend 
to see....." that would be a paid add in Performink or The Reader, Village Voice 
or if you had a lot of money.....the Chicago Tribune or the Times....I don't 
think Backstage would even accept it....this works...for its purpose......it's 
free and open!...."just sayin".  If people feel a more structured organization 
is necessary.....sharpen your pencils, do a business plan and start marketing 
for adds.....I'll give you one for a public read of my plays.  Have a good New 
Year!



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From: Barry Wakser <btwakser at gmail.com>
To: post at neohiopal.org
Sent: Thu, January 3, 2013 2:59:20 PM
Subject: Re: [NEohioPAL] debate

With all respect to Marc, it is the listserv subscribers themselves who should 
research any casting notice or service. In other words, "buyer beware." Fred 
performs an invaluable service by maintaining this listserv free of charge and I 
am sure he has neither the desire nor the resources to investigate each casting 
notice posted. Now, if the members of this listserv wish for it to be a paid 
service and Fred is willing to hire staff to do the necessary research, that's 
fine. But speaking for myself (and I suspect a few others), I like the fact that 
anyone can post as well as subscribe at no charge. 


No doubt, there are scams out there that want you to pay to audition or join a 
casting service. People need to be diligent and do a little investigation on 
their own. In this day and age, it is simple enough to do a little online 
research not to mention take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and experience 
of the 5000+ subscribers to this service. Ask around. Someone will surely have 
experience with the agency at issue or be able to give some helpful advice. But 
let's keep NeOhiopal free and open.

Barry

 


On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:42 AM, <elrachel345 at aol.com> wrote:

I respect Fred and I respect Mark both a GREAT deal.  I like the idea instead of 
having an actor's "neighborhood watch" group, led by Mary Faktor, who I also 
like a GREAT deal.  She always has our backs.  I think we would all agree to 
applaud her love of fellow actors and vigilance.   I respectfully agree with 
FRED on this topic, because his argument makes sense in terms of all he has done 
for our arts community, and all on a voluntary basis.  It would be too much to 
expect that much more of his time and effort.  Thank you Fred.  Thank you Mark, 
for your passion too.  I have known you throughout even high school and you are 
one good person.
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