Do I have your attention? I hope so. Why in the world would I be doing this? Starting a new theatre company in a town where there are so many already established thaetre arts companies? Why? Why put myself - and my business partners - through the stress, the work, the endless worry?
Because. That's why.
Because I believe that women's voices need to be heard.
Because I believe that Found Space Theatre will become a safe space for artistic exploration by both women AND men.
Because I believe there is a deep crevasse here in Eugene, between men's roles and women's roles.
It was suggested to me the other night that men have the same issue as women when attending an audition. I disagree, respectfully. While the lead male role may be determined once "that" actor walks into the audition, there will be anywhere between 3 - 10 other male roles for those auditioning. Women, however, compete (and make no mistake, it IS a competition) for one, maybe two good roles in a play. Perhaps two good roles per season per theatre company. There are exceptions to that rule, of course. But by and large, *good* women's roles are hard to come by and even harder to win.
Why am I doing this? Because I can name at least 30 fabulously talented actresses here in Eugene who are frothing at the mouth for opportunities to be on stage, direct, stage-manage, costume, run lights, etc. Because there is an age-group of actresses largely ignored - the 50 - 90-year-old actresses. Their voices are passionate. Their voices need to be heard.
Why am I doing this? Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe I'm overly optimistic. Maybe I'm a dreamer. But we are such stuff as dreams are made of....
I. Am. Doing. This.
Because.
Now, get off your duffs and donate to help us make this happen. <3
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/two-mothers-speak
Love, Love and more Love ('Cause all you need is love....and a couple of really big donors) ~ Emily
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