What is right and what is wrong
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 11:20 amdEAN9 posts in thread
What is right and what is wrong
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 11:20 amI am writing this, i guess, simply just to see who else has been in a situation similar to mine, who can relate and perhaps, what certain directors may have to say on the subject.
I was cast in a play not long ago. A great play. A play of which i have always been fond of, and, passionate about.
I get cast in a supporting role, and just feel privlliged enough that i have the chance of being in this play. Until i meet the person who is to play one of the leading roles.
I was shoked at his dreadful reading ability, his inability to express the true meaning of the character and his obvious lack of preparation, all of which, i am hoping will improve.
Has anyone ever been in that situation. I'm sure you have.
Directors - have you ever cast someone for a particular role, a leading role, and then wished you hadn't. Realised that this perhaps wasn't the right person for the part, and that perhaps someone else in the cast had the "right goods" for the part?
What did you do about it? Have you ever changed things around? Or are there any of you out there who would admit to not changing for whatever reason, and perhaps even regretting it?. If so - why?. Why did you do it?
Who can relate to this?. Who has ever felt that the casting in the play they were in was unjustifiable?.
Now, i know this is amateur theatre, but we all strive to be professional in our work.
I have worked with some outstanding talent, and talent fitting for the role. But sometimes, just sometimes......it all looks a bit miffed.
I was cast in a play not long ago. A great play. A play of which i have always been fond of, and, passionate about.
I get cast in a supporting role, and just feel privlliged enough that i have the chance of being in this play. Until i meet the person who is to play one of the leading roles.
I was shoked at his dreadful reading ability, his inability to express the true meaning of the character and his obvious lack of preparation, all of which, i am hoping will improve.
Has anyone ever been in that situation. I'm sure you have.
Directors - have you ever cast someone for a particular role, a leading role, and then wished you hadn't. Realised that this perhaps wasn't the right person for the part, and that perhaps someone else in the cast had the "right goods" for the part?
What did you do about it? Have you ever changed things around? Or are there any of you out there who would admit to not changing for whatever reason, and perhaps even regretting it?. If so - why?. Why did you do it?
Who can relate to this?. Who has ever felt that the casting in the play they were in was unjustifiable?.
Now, i know this is amateur theatre, but we all strive to be professional in our work.
I have worked with some outstanding talent, and talent fitting for the role. But sometimes, just sometimes......it all looks a bit miffed.
right and wrong
Fri, 13 Apr 2001, 06:01 pmWalter Plinge
Emmalee wrote:
> It was the general opinion that some (not all) professionalism
> would have to be sacrificed in order to make sure that
> involvement in the group was an enjoyable experience.
It seems to me that the greatest myth perpetrated by so-called professionals, as well as many drama schools, is that for a rehearsal room to be professional, it must be serious workplace, and that any goofing off is considered detrimental and unprofessional.
What a load of crap!
One of the nicest compliments I have ever received from an actor that I have directed, was when I was told that I had proven that it was possible to be professional and yet still have fun.
The production in question was a fine one (even if I do say so myself), even though much of many of the rehearsals had been spent laughing and joking amongst ourselves. The atmosphere was so relaxed that when we did focus on the task at hand, the work was strong and the rehearsal time was incredibly productive.
Why? Because the actors were at ease, and the mood in the room was friendly and supportive.
This is the way I always have, and always will, work.
peace,
D.M.
> It was the general opinion that some (not all) professionalism
> would have to be sacrificed in order to make sure that
> involvement in the group was an enjoyable experience.
It seems to me that the greatest myth perpetrated by so-called professionals, as well as many drama schools, is that for a rehearsal room to be professional, it must be serious workplace, and that any goofing off is considered detrimental and unprofessional.
What a load of crap!
One of the nicest compliments I have ever received from an actor that I have directed, was when I was told that I had proven that it was possible to be professional and yet still have fun.
The production in question was a fine one (even if I do say so myself), even though much of many of the rehearsals had been spent laughing and joking amongst ourselves. The atmosphere was so relaxed that when we did focus on the task at hand, the work was strong and the rehearsal time was incredibly productive.
Why? Because the actors were at ease, and the mood in the room was friendly and supportive.
This is the way I always have, and always will, work.
peace,
D.M.