"Ethics is frequently not a case of black and white – where an action is either right or wrong. Often, it is rather a grey area where there is uncertainty and where other issues and considerations can affect outcomes."
I found this interesting as everyone has different views of situations and that there can be many outcomes to a particular topic.
I recently read an article on how artists make a living. This explained that bills need to be paid so performers have to find a way to make ends meat even though the job has nothing to do with performing.
I have got a job in retail on a zero hour contract. Its good for auditions as I can book days off without any fuss but some weeks I don't get any work. This is annoying for me as a performer as I need to earn to pay bills and pay for travel which costs me between £20-£30 just to get into London. The only other option I can think of is to move to London, but with the cost of housing and food I think I will struggle to live. I am finding it hard to find work that has the hours that I want and will allow me to have the flexible to attend auditions with such short notice.
I think that teachers/tutors should give advice to their students about ethics in the industry. I have never done any unpaid or low paid work, mainly as I don't really trust them and was afraid that it would damage my career. I found that in my time at college although I learnt a lot about my craft, I wasn't aware of these opportunities and wether they would be beneficial to me or not. I would really like to gain experience where ever I can but is unpaid work going to get me where I want to be?
Check list for auditions:
- What time is the audition?
- Where is the audition taking place and what sort of venue is it?
- What is the casting agent's name and telephone number/s?
- What am I going to eat/drink before I go?
- What am I going to wear?
- How much time do I need to hair and make-up?
- How much time do I need to warm-up?
- How long do I need to travel to my destination?
- What will I do if I have travel delays?
- What do I need to take with me and in what bag?
- Do I have my up-to-date CVs and Headshots ready?
- What music do I need?
- Is my music marked properly and clearly for the audition pianist?
- How will I quickly and efficiently the audition pianist in tempo and cuts?
- Am I bringing dance shoes or extra clothing?
- If the audition lasts all day, what am I going to eat?
- What am I going to do to warm-up and stay loose right before I go in?
- How am I going to handle speaking to those registering me for the audition?
- How am I going to juggle running into fellow competitors, friends and adversaries?
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