Networking without Networking
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a playreading (of several short plays) with Bite Size Theatre, with lots of other really talented local actors. Apart from the simple joy of getting to read new (or fondly remembered) scripts from over the years, it reminded me of how good it is to reconnect with others.
Quite often, particularly as actors, writers, or any kind of theatre maker, the world can feel a little disconnected and siloed: unless you’re, say, part of a local community group, or perhaps rehearsing for an upcoming production, it might be very easy to feel a little bit left behind. And it might go without saying that the very word ‘networking’ can be off-putting - even actively upsetting to many of us, conjuring up images of illegibly written name tags and filter coffee. It’s one of the reasons why we set up the Ironclad Hub, and also why every month, we deliver a very affordable drop in acting class in the heart of Brighton. Seasoned regulars and nervous beginners are all equally welcome, and I know we’ve set up a welcoming and inclusive space in which to devise, improvise, read scripts, and improve our public speaking.
With Ironclad Creative, Cast Iron Theatre, and of course other groups like Bite Size and the New Venture Theatre, I know that I’m constantly evolving and developing as a facilitator and a coach. There’s plenty of exciting stuff planned for 2023 and beyond, in Brighton and beyond!
See you there! #opportunity #community #networking #creative #publicspeaking #coffee #writers
