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NEW DRINKING GAME.
Drink every time a production is announced with an “all star cast” and no sign of any 98 percenters even though WE MAKE UP LITERALLY 98 PERCENT OF ACTORS!!
Drunk in no time!! To numb the pain of feeling like we don’t exist despite being the majority
Drink every time a production is announced with an “all star cast” and no sign of any 98 percenters even though WE MAKE UP LITERALLY 98 PERCENT OF ACTORS!!
Drunk in no time!! To numb the pain of feeling like we don’t exist despite being the majority
For those who may not know what we mean when we say “98 percenters.”
98% of actors do not eat their main source of income from acting. (Yes! A real stat.)
Pursuing acting opportunities is hard work as it is. 98% of us are working 1, 2, 3 paythebills jobs at the same time.
98% of actors do not eat their main source of income from acting. (Yes! A real stat.)
Pursuing acting opportunities is hard work as it is. 98% of us are working 1, 2, 3 paythebills jobs at the same time.
98% of us are saving all our money just try and be able to see theatre.
98% of us are perfectly capable of leading a show yet we know (and are told) there is little chance of getting that opportunity. It’s the way things go. We get it. *We* aren’t in a position to change that.
98% of us are perfectly capable of leading a show yet we know (and are told) there is little chance of getting that opportunity. It’s the way things go. We get it. *We* aren’t in a position to change that.
98% of us have trained, in one way or another, are in thousands of £ of debt and are still paying money on classes, subscriptions, workshops, material. Essentially continuously paying to be unemployed.
In a room of 100 actors, only 2 of them are actually working actors most of the time.
And the rest of us aren’t in the online concerts, aren’t interviewed for articles about the industry and are very aware that we aren’t “valuable” in that we don’t put the bums on seats.
And the rest of us aren’t in the online concerts, aren’t interviewed for articles about the industry and are very aware that we aren’t “valuable” in that we don’t put the bums on seats.
We know that’s the way things are. But we are here. And we will still be here even through all this shit. But if you aren’t in The 98% it’s like no one knows we exist because we aren’t used to represent any part of the industry! Like we aren’t “proper actors.” It’s shitty!
We don’t mind being goblet carrier number 4 or the one who dusts Sir Ian’s shoe but I can guarantee you wont find a more enthusiastic goblet carrier than a 98 percenter!
WE ARE HERE. WE ARE MORE THAN CAPABLE. WE ARE TALENTED. CAST US. INTERVIEW US. SHOWCASE US.
WE ARE HERE. WE ARE MORE THAN CAPABLE. WE ARE TALENTED. CAST US. INTERVIEW US. SHOWCASE US.
Sooo many showcase opportunities have come up online in lockdown for lesser known performers which is amazing but it’s not a coincidence they’re all run by fellow 98 percenters!!
Instead of the producers main marketing ploy being “LOOK AT ALL THESE HOUSEHOLD NAMES!” why not try “LOOK AT THESE INCREDIBLE NEW PERFORMERS WE’VE DISCOVERED!” 
It happens..sometimes..and everyone is shocked and elated that a “nobody” became a “somebody.”
THIS COULD HAPPEN A MILLION TIMES OVER. IT IS NOT A RARITY!! THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF US WITH THAT POTENTIAL!
Sir Ian McKellen was a “nobody” once upon a time too!
THIS COULD HAPPEN A MILLION TIMES OVER. IT IS NOT A RARITY!! THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF US WITH THAT POTENTIAL!
Sir Ian McKellen was a “nobody” once upon a time too!
