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? <br /><br />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?

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? <br /><br />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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Recent Episodes

September 17, 2020
The Pact, ft. Rose Flanagan, John Erasmus and Kashmir Sinnamon
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 audience early and much more.<br /><br />Stream The Pact now:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn</a>

September 10, 2020
Representation and Collaboration in First Nations Theatre, ft. Laila Thaker
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.

September 3, 2020
The Challenges of Making Theatre in Australia, ft. Joachim Matschoss
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 independent scene could look like. <br /><br />Check out Joachim's work here:<br /><br /><a href="https://byteensemble.com.au/" rel="noopener">https://byteensemble.com.au/</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/backyardtheatreensemble" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/backyardtheatreensemble</a><br /><br />His plays can be purchased here:<br /><br /><a href="https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-255" rel="noopener">https://australianplays.org/playwright/ASC-255</a><br /><br />And remember to watch Pete and Gabe's web-series, The Pact - now streaming!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL56i_otWhmxCvXhVGMdzyHvn9ld2vVWdn</a>
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