Karen Mercedes wrote:
>The vocal music scene here is peculiar. Lots of opportunity, but also an
>excessive amount of "cliquishness". One sees the same two dozen or so
>singers in every opera and operetta at the local level in the
>D.C./Baltimore area
Dear Karen and List,
This post raises an interesting issue which I think merits discussion. I've
noticed a certain amount of cliquishness in every city I've ever lived in,
seeing the same performers over and over, which makes it extremely frustrating
for newcomers. I spent several years in the New Orleans community theater
scene, which I was able to break into only because I had a close friend who
recommended me to a director.
My question has always been, where does this come from? Is it just a matter
of, "We know so-and-so, she's pretty reliable"? Is the crow you know
inherently preferable to the nightingale you don't? If so, why hold auditions
in the first place?
I'd be very interested to hear how other list members have overcome this
phenomenon.
Rachel
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