Acting Studio in Glasgow?

Usually my blogs are help, advice for actors etc. Today’s is something different. Today I’m considering something aloud and in public to see what happens. I am considering setting up the Acting Studio as a full time space of our own. Having our own space for classes and rehearsals and a space for other people to hire. It’s a big move: renting a space when we need it and having a full time space are two VERY different kettles of fish. This requires some bravery on my part, but it would be tremendous for the school and SPARTAN to have our own space. We could also cut all ties to institutions and begin running our own intensive courses.

But is there space in Glasgow for an Acting Studio? Is there enough call for it? Perhaps not initially, but it’s a matter of chicken and egg. Without the space, we can’t make the most of it; without the trade we can’t afford the space. I’m wondering what to do. SPARTAN could use a home, a place to grow and prosper. ACS also needs the same opportunity. Finally a place to hold the maxims I had at the conservatory where I used to teach. It all sounds like it should happen, but I have trepidation. Should I, shouldn’t I?

I guess the only way to know is to go for it. It means becoming a charity, it means a lot of things, but the only way to know for sure is to go for it.

All easier said than done.

-Mark-