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rohirrim TR · 11-18-2007, 04:34 PM

Seriously I think theatre people are totally nuts, are we wired differently, does theatre make us that way?

Are all theatre people crazy or just mine? So thats the main question I want answered of the theatres that I've hung out at (mine and my cousin's) people are just crazy what do you guys say?? are all theatres basically loony bins??

D.Sullivan · 11-18-2007, 05:33 PM

Yes!

No, not really, but it does seem that way, doesn't it?

There are three big theater groups in my small town: one is lead by a classic theater snob, with a history in Shakespeare and an open dislike for method acting, who can be seen walking on to theater stages around town with the intention of taking over direction of the production. Another is your equally classic depressed and cathartic method actor, with not so classic and deeply disturbing pedophilic tendencies. The third is lead by a sweet Christian couple who are moving away because they can't make it in theater here.

So, though I'm not ready to make any generalizations about theater folk, my experience with them has been sympathetic to yours.

rohirrim TR · 11-18-2007, 05:53 PM

Well yeah, like you I didn't want to make too big a generalization about people but it seems that everyone I talk to agrees w/ me on this one. W/ the exception of the pedophilia thankfully, though there are a couple actors that have a thing with creepyish jokes, but ..yeah good times. good times.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 11-18-2007, 06:46 PM

What standard would you like to apply?

Most of the working actors and tech people I know aren't more crazy than the average plumber or accountant.

They're working, however. That takes concentration.

The amateur theatre people are completely nuts, though.It's the sort of nasty job no one should do except with the expectation of being paid. Like sewer cleaning.

Acalewia · 11-18-2007, 07:20 PM

High school theatre people are insane

I should know I was one.

I haven't been onstage in a few years so I'm not sure about the professional actors. But like Earl said, Armatures are nuts

brownjenkins · 11-18-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

The amateur theatre people are completely nuts, though.It's the sort of nasty job no one should do except with the expectation of being paid. Like sewer cleaning.

That would be me.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 11-18-2007, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownjenkins

That would be me.

See, I knew I liked you.

It's all like Larry, Daryl and Daryl. Ordinary people would raise their prices for messy jobs, LD&D lowered them. That's volunteer theatre, in a nutshell.

Guffman and all.

Finrod Felagund · 11-22-2007, 12:03 PM

Theatre people are not necessariy crazy...as in insane...it simply appeas that way to the rest of the world due to the over-creativeness. This creativity needs outlet in many forms, which can result in the appearance of insanity.

OldHippie · 11-24-2007, 01:41 AM

I think every occupation has there own inherent lunacy. Take my job, you have to have a heckuva sense of humor and a bit on the crazy side to work at a wastewater treatment plant. Although I do find find that we, as a whole, are far more creative in fixing problems and coming up with rather creative solutions. Plus the fact that I just love to tell engineers there ideas will never work and I am 90% right.

11-18-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
D.Sullivan Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 102	Yes! No, not really, but it does seem that way, doesn't it? There are three big theater groups in my small town: one is lead by a classic theater snob, with a history in Shakespeare and an open dislike for method acting, who can be seen walking on to theater stages around town with the intention of taking over direction of the production. Another is your equally classic depressed and cathartic method actor, with not so classic and deeply disturbing pedophilic tendencies. The third is lead by a sweet Christian couple who are moving away because they can't make it in theater here. So, though I'm not ready to make any generalizations about theater folk, my experience with them has been sympathetic to yours. __________________ Every blade in the field, Every leaf in the forest, Lays down its life in its season, As beautifully as it was taken up. Thoreau.

11-18-2007, 06:46 PM	#4
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	What standard would you like to apply? Most of the working actors and tech people I know aren't more crazy than the average plumber or accountant. They're working, however. That takes concentration. The amateur theatre people are completely nuts, though.It's the sort of nasty job no one should do except with the expectation of being paid. Like sewer cleaning. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

11-18-2007, 07:20 PM	#5
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	High school theatre people are insane I should know I was one. I haven't been onstage in a few years so I'm not sure about the professional actors. But like Earl said, Armatures are nuts __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

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Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	Theatre people are not necessariy crazy...as in insane...it simply appeas that way to the rest of the world due to the over-creativeness. This creativity needs outlet in many forms, which can result in the appearance of insanity. __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

11-24-2007, 01:41 AM	#9
OldHippie Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 161	I think every occupation has there own inherent lunacy. Take my job, you have to have a heckuva sense of humor and a bit on the crazy side to work at a wastewater treatment plant. Although I do find find that we, as a whole, are far more creative in fixing problems and coming up with rather creative solutions. Plus the fact that I just love to tell engineers there ideas will never work and I am 90% right. __________________ Music is like candy............. It's much better when you throw away the Rappers. Last edited by OldHippie : 11-24-2007 at 01:42 AM.

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