It is so interesting to me to read the posts about
this!  I also moved from theater to museum studies. I
was a theater major as an undergrad, worked in LA and
NY for many years before deciding to switch paths.
People thought I was nuts too!  But, as I finish grad
school and embark on my museum career (slowly but
surely, lol!) I find my theatrical background serves
me very well in my new chosen field.  Hopefully one
day, I will find the time to get back into acting on
some level, but for now I am so content with my
choice!  I have tried to explain to people that the
transition seems completely normal to me--both are
ulitmately studies in culture and society.  I am so
glad to see that I am not alone!  Thanks for letting
me ramble!  Happy Holidays to all....Amy
--- "D. Neil Bremer" <[log in to unmask]>
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> I not only moved from theatre into museums, but
> continued performing for 15
> years while I worked full time at the Art Institute
> of Chicago.  Peers
> would think I was crazy-working so many hours-
> especially during Monet in 1995.
>
> It helped create a wonderful balance in my life.
> When museum people were
> too stuffy and dry...I went to the show that evening
> and was able to cut
> loose...on the other hand, when theatre people were
> too shallow...I sought
> out museum people during the day - wonderful folk
> who were passionate about
> something other than themselves.
>
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