Was It Worth It?

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Collaboration in theatre rarely happens without conflict, no matter what level you’re operating on. From friction between writers and directors to difficult actors to carrying on in the face of vitriolic reviews; everyone has their horror stories. But did particular conflicts make for a better or worse show?

Over ten episodes, each featuring a different guest, regular collaborators Gabriel Bergmoser and Peter Blackburn dive deep into instances of creative conflict in both independent and mainstage theatre, every week exploring the central question; was it worth it?

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The Pact, ft. Rose Flanagan, John Erasmus and Kashmir Sinnamon

Sep 17 2020 81 mins

For the season finale of Was It Worth It we bring the podcast full circle to discuss Gabe and Pete's latest collaboration - the isolation web series The Pact. We're joined by series star Rose Flanagan, editor John Erasmus and producer Kashmir Sinnamon to explore the challenges of making a series remotely, maintaining a consistent tone despite nine different writers, capturing an au

Representation and Collaboration in First Nations Theatre, ft. Laila Thaker

Sep 10 2020 44 mins

We're joined by Laila Thaker of Ilbijerri Theatre to discuss representation and collaboration with and within First Nations’ Theatres and how attitudes to acting and theatre-making have changed in the course of her career as an artist.

The Challenges of Making Theatre in Australia, ft. Joachim Matschoss

Sep 02 2020 52 mins

This week we're joined by independent theatre maker and educator Joachim Matschoss, who takes us through his journey from working with the European theatre masters to creating his own work in Australia and internationally. We cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of fidelity to the script, the challenges of making theatre in Australia and what the future of the independ

Now Streaming - The Pact

Aug 20 2020 1 mins

Gabe and Pete's webseries The Pact is now online! With new episodes out daily, Was It Worth It will be taking a short hiatus until September 4. Check out The Pact here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn

Tilda Swinton Answers an Ad on Craigslist, ft. Tom Lenk and Byron Lane

Aug 12 2020 54 mins

Our first international guests, Tom Lenk and Byron Lane, take us through putting together their hit touring production, how it started, the challenges of performing in different venues along with many hilarious behind the scenes stories. Find us on Twitter:Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_ByGabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Tom - @TomLenkByron - @ByronLaneCheck out Byron's b

You Are The Blood, ft. Jessica Stanley and James Cerche

Aug 05 2020 50 mins

Jessica Stanley and James Cerche of Spinning Plates Productions take us through discovering the play You Are The Blood at a conference in America, bringing it to Australia and realising a complex, dark story within the limitations of independent theatre.

Mr Burns: A Post Electric Play, ft. Tilly Legge, Dylan Watson and Hannah Greenwood

Aug 01 2020 51 mins

The team from Lightning Jar Theatre explore how they created the commercial and critical juggernaut of 2018, their ambitiously huge production of Mr. Burns, within the limitations of independent theatre.

Eyes Wide Woke, ft. Kath Atkins and Kashmir Sinnamon

Jul 23 2020 58 mins

Debut playwright Katherine Atkins and debut director Kashmir Sinnamon break down the challenges of their hit Midsumma comedy Eyes Wide Woke, exploring how they navigated uncharted waters to create a successful show.

Building a Career as an Independent Director, ft. Gary Abrahams

Jul 16 2020 49 mins

Gary Abrahams discusses growing up in South Africa, his influences, career, the challenges of working as an independent director, and what it was like to direct Ellen Burstyn in The 33 Variations. Gary's website:https://garyabrahamstheatre.wixsite.com/garyabrahamstheatreFind us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1Bitten By Productions - @Bitten_By

The Leenane Trilogy, ft. Michala Banas and Keith Brockett

Jul 09 2020 58 mins

Michala Banas and Keith Brockett of the KIN Collective discuss their ambitious staging of Martin McDonagh's entire Leenane Trilogy, what leads high profile actors to go independent, and much more. Find us on Twitter:Gabe - @gobergmoserPete - @peteablackburn1KIN Collective - @kin_collectiveBitten By Productions - @bitten_byhttps://www.kintheatrecollective.com/The Pact - Launching Ju