No. Two letters.
They hold enough weight to crush a dream, enough power to derail a passion and carry a force big enough to wipe out a career.
As an actor I was taught to say yes to every opportunity, and I carry this philosophy with me in every facet of my professional life. What was never discussed was how to cope with hearing no, how to grow the infamous thick-skin and how to care for your…shhhhh don’t ever say it out loud…mental health!
David ‘5-1’ Norman is an incredibly versatile music industry veteran. Whatever you need done for a tour, he can do it. ‘5-1’ as he’s affectionately called, is a tour manager, tour director, production manager, and tour accountant. And if necessary, he will do it all at the same time as he’s been touring and doing events for over thirty-five years.
Back when the Coronavirus pandemic began to shut down live performances and we saw an increasing number of industry professionals getting laid off, I started exploring other options. I went back to my resume and LinkedIn page after several years, thought about interests outside of the performing arts, and reached out to former theatre professionals who had successfully transitioned into other fields.
We are asking women in the entertainment industry around the world some key questions about their life and career. Here is Lou Doye based in UK.
We are asking women in the entertainment industry around the world some key questions about their life and career. Here is Emily Meyer based in Berlin.
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