Exposure Or Serial Killers? YouTube, Talent Shows & Specialty Acts
In 2017, things have to go fast, as time goes by, our society is becoming less patient and it’s no secret that attention deficit disorder is a growing concern, not only among kids, but also for grown-ups. As a result, people are now watching excerpts of TV shows on Youtube instead of full episodes, most shows (circus, dance or plays) are now requested to not run longer than 90 minutes plus intermission and we, as artists, are directly affected by this shift: Some producers and directors prefer to watch a demo reel online than to attend a full show, 2:30 is the maximum time allowed for an act on those “Got Talent” shows and most Specialty Acts on cruise ships don’t go longer than 3 minutes (nor do most songs for vocalists).
