It all started with A Number...
The room was pitch black, not a murmur could be heard when the lights flashed and actors Kym Gyngell and Brent Hill stepped on stage for their debut performance that delved deeply into a witty, comedic, sci-fi experience. Genetic mishaps, dysfunctional relationships and the nature of the unknown. It is safe to say that the arts world is far from ordinary.
VIP tickets to the State Theatre of Western Australia on opening night, if that wasn't enough to get me in the door then the magically presented and fascinating performance from Perth Theatre Company on Saturday evening certainly was. I walked into the theatre and was overwhelmed by the atmosphere and buzz. Rachael (an intern at Muse Bureau) accompanied me to the event along with the Muse Bureau team and we watched in awe as everyone piled into the open warehouse.
There is something wonderful about a trip to the theatre, aside from the perks of champagne, good company and endless discussion. My first experience was eye opening and exciting, I thoroughly enjoyed becoming captivated in the complex scenario of stolen identities, secrets and mysteries that 'A Number' embarks on. There is no denying the intensity of concentration that I felt focused on the actors during that play.
Networking was soon to follow, after feeling a little star-struck I worked up the confidence to talk to Kim (actor) it was fantastic having an inside view into the performance and his thoughts about his first performance. I was introduced formally by Lauren and Grant to every high profile person within the arts industry. I found that my past knowledge from PR Techniques and PR Media was incredibly useful and I remembered learning a great deal about appropriate behaviour for networking and the importance of making contacts.
I was so greatful to be given the opportunity to have these experiences and I hope it is not my last!
Georgia
