It’s a pattern that once an influencer reaches enough fame, they break into creative endeavors like the music industry, Hollywood, Broadway and more. With these industries being so exclusive and hard to break into, it makes sense that once someone has access to money, they pursue their passion. But what these influencers don’t realize is that their curated community online exists in a bubble, and once you leave that bubble, you’re subjected to the same criticisms professionals in the industry face.
While music production, public theater and filmmaking have the capacity to be great classes offered in community centers and at public libraries, the mainstream version of these creative outlets receives the most attention and funding. As with anything to do with money, the performers who make it big in these industries are either put through years of training and preparation to meet industry standards, or they experience soul-crushing backlash and criticism from professionals and experienced reviewers.
The industry figures that review and criticize performances don’t exist within the bubble of influencers’ supporters, so the influencer’s presence doesn’t carry the same weight offline that it does on their social media pages. Professional critics know what it takes to be a successful singer, dancer and actor, including the years of training people go through before they’re finally allowed to showcase their skills. Someone who has the money to skip the line doesn’t get the same training to give a good performance, which is the point of theater. This begs the question, do influencers take singing, dancing and acting seriously, or are these crafts another way to make money and gain more influence?
