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jenkins
Player Joined: 1/31/11 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 23 |
Topic: Burned Out Posted: 10/18/11 at 9:15am |
I'm thinking of quitting my theatre. I was brought in 2 years ago to start-up a community & children's theatre in a rural area, from a large city where this was a profession. I work for an arts org that does fine arts but had no experience with theatre. They were happy to have me, but I've done 11 shows in 2 years, I've written over half of them, and even I think that's too many for a small area. But the board keeps asking for more. I have no $ for staff, some volunteers and so it's all on me and I am just so tired. I think I've started something good but I cannot continue at this pace.
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Majicwrench
Celebrity Joined: 2/07/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 178 |
Posted: 10/18/11 at 1:46pm |
Are you venting, or looking for advice??
#1 methinks we all get burnt out from time to time. I had to take a break about 5 years ago.
#2 say no. Do simpler stuff, or just say no. Delegate. Or say no
#3 or leave. Sounds like you have done good things. Maybe it's time.
Wishing you the best regardless, make a decision and go for it.
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SamD
Lead Joined: 6/25/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 10/18/11 at 7:00pm |
Why are you writing your own plays? There are a lot of good plays out there. Maybe if they had to pay for them they wouldn't put such a heavy load on your shoulders.
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