Quote:
Originally Posted by Cat Aclysmic
When in doubt you can do what a friend of mine, Cherry Loco did by designing and putting on his own debut. He got some talented friends to perform, amongst them Vendetta Vain and Daiquiri Dusk and then he made his first ever stage debut at his birthday party. It was well attended and a lot of fun plus he was able to get good feedback from everyone. When no opportunities present themselves, find a way to make your own. xx
|
You'll excuse me for being a little slow on the uptake.
I can't really can't express how good it is for a newbie to do this. Not only does it give the oppertunity to observe how more long-running performers shake a tassel, conduct themselves backstage and network; it also gave me a great boost of confidence to be in a friendly enviroment (being a birthday bash, I was surrounded by friends & family) where any flaws in my routine could be laughed off and remembered for later.
If that's not possible, I would just say be tenacious but polite with your contacts and network your butt off, toots. Personally, I also thought my shtick was going to be very awkward to fit in with most audiences (being an androgymous male performer) but I've been very pleasantly surprised over the short while I've been performing.
If it looks natural for you, I doubt anyone would question your act.
Best of luck.
xx CL
Linear Mode
