Running Your Theater: Burned Out

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Burned Out

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Category: Theater Administration
Forum Name: Running Your Theater
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Topic: Burned Out

Posted By: jenkins
Subject: Burned Out
Date 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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Posted By: Majicwrench
Date 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.

Posted By: SamD
Date 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.