Why is student & amateur a dirty word?

Why is student & amateur a dirty word?

Joshua Coates, 9 August 2012

The main bullet points
- How should we define our practice?
- Should words carry assumption?
Should we be careful by what we define ourselves as to avoid being frowned upon by professionals & funders. Is it a case of professional versus professionalism?

-How do we get collaborators?

Begin discussions with schools/colleges to get involved.
Bravery in talking to companies working to get opportunities off the ground.

What plays/productions should we put on then?

Do we focus on getting full houses or pushing ourselves with more contemporary/new work?

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student, community, Community, amateur, production, assumptions, play