"Be prepared to be flexible"
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"I enjoy working with the technicians as they are great people."
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"Theatre is addictive and once you have it in your blood, it’s really difficult to leave"
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"Working in theatre is one of the best moves i've ever made"
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"Speak to as many people as possible"
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"Don’t lose sight of what it is you really want to do"
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"I like the variability in each working day"
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"Sometimes it really does feel like I’m flying by the seat of my pants"
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"You have to be a bit of a yes person, but also have balls"
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"Volunteer for stuff and get involved, take risks and try new things"
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"Take work opportunities when they arise"
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"Buy the Sheffield Star on a Thursday"
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"I am always aware of how the shows are selling"
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"The worst thing about my job is dealing with difficult customers"
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"I was weary of serving snakebite to students"
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"Get involved with everything and everyone"
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"Some organisations do not take the arts seriously"
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"People will always remember the eager beavers"
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"It’s good to learn about people and places outside of the theatre"
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"Be cheeky and ask for advice from everyone"
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"Don’t just act - create, then you'll never be out of work"
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"I work with children from as young as four-weeks old"
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"Get as much experience as possible, even if it’s voluntary"
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"Don’t believe anyone who says that doing a job you enjoy isn’t realistic"
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"Take whatever jobs you can to build up your CV"
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"Don’t do too much work for free"
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"Chances are you won’t earn a fortune but you’ll have fun being a pauper"
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"I like to be up on my feet doing things"
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"Geologist, barrister and performer"
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"I generally ran around doing everything I was told"
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"Whatever you do, enjoy it. Life's too short not to"
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"Apply for jobs that really interest and challenge you"
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"There are always surprises"
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"Seek opportunities, create opportunities & make the most of opportunities"
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"Apply to be an usher at your local theatre"
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"I work in a extremely creative environment"
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"You may need to take other jobs to survive"
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"If you aren’t careful you can been seen as the general dogsbody"
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"It can get a bit stressful in the lead up to a print deadline"
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"Start in box office and get to know theatre"
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"Every day is different working in fundraising"
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"It is never too late to work in theatre"
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"It’s never dull, every day is different"
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"Contact your local theatre"
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"Eat breakfast. Keep creative"
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"Start at the bottom and work your way up"
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"Go the extra mile to make sure a project works"
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"Don’t be afraid to move for a job - you will always make new friends"
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"Do not expect the opportunity to be given to you - go and create your own"
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"Making a mistake in front of press can be embarrassing"
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"I love the feeling of seeing an audience pack into the auditorium"
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"My best advice? Learn how to hustle"
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"After a year or so, if you’re good, the work will find you"
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"I've brought major musical shows to the UK"
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"I worked in other sectors mainly to pay my way through college"
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"I love seeing the end result of the projects I work on"
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"It is hard work to get into the mainstream of the arts"
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"Do as much as you can and with enthusiasm"
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"Meeting the cast can be both the best and worst part of the job"
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"I've asked a man to climb into the middle of a 37-foot plastic bubble"
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"Look out for opportunities along the way"
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"Think outside the box and acquire adaptable skills whenever you can"
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"There is no room for artistic snobbery!"
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"Volunteering in a front of house role is the best way to get experience"
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"Make the effort to volunteer and make contacts"
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