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So I currently am living as a house husband to an amazing wife while searching for work at every turn. Theater is certainly a passion, but it is tough to maintain such a transient lifestyle. I did not last as long as I thought I would, but education is an interest, along with geology and law. Sadly, I am not sure I ever really knew what I wanted to do with my life. To this date, halfway through another graduate degree, I have had one terrible experience in education that seems to have left me lost in my professional life. I wish I could be satisfied with a menial job of any kind at this point, but the education I have doesn't keep the opportunities rolling in.
I am toying with the idea of opening a children's theater studio here in Harford County, but I fear that such a bold step will meet with failure if not carefully measured and placed. It has been a dream for quite sometime. However I had always regarded this dream as eventual. I am faced with opportunity and I am on the verge of going for it. I have so many things to consider. For instance:
Will there be enough interest in county like Harford?
Is Baltimore a better location?
Where can I get the capital?
Am I savvy enough to go this alone, or should I have a partner?
Can I find a space that is compelling and acceptable?
For now, I believe the next step is designing a business plan. I hope I can gather all of the variables. I would love to mimic the Rising Stars (Rome, NY) business plan. Two or three shows with maybe two or three workshops running per semester during the school year. When summer rolls around, have a full selection of interesting course choices offered. Designed for children.
I have always loved the idea of a company where the older, more experienced members would actively guide the younger and less experienced. More of a family of performers rather than only being together for one show. This is entirely based on my studies of the group theatre. A school and company all rolled into one.
Is my eventual dream meant to be more immediate?
