Theatre Etiquette - Multiple Shows?
Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 01:17 pmMeercat73 posts in thread
Theatre Etiquette - Multiple Shows?
Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 01:17 pmJust wondering what everyones opinion is on taking on more than one show at a time in community theatre?
Examples:
A Director or Musical Director taking on two projects and then splitting their time between the two (OR neglecting one in favour of the other!)
A leading actor accepting a role in another production then having to divide their time between roles.
My opinion is that you need to commit to one project, so that you can make the best show you can and put all your effort into it. It always seems that others have to pick up the slack for those that accept more than they can handle?
Just my opinion and I am interested to hear what others think, as it seems a lot of people now have more than one project going at once. I cant imagine doing this, as once Im in a show - I can only think about one role, one set of songs, one set of dances and so on????
Learning the hard way
Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 04:11 pmYes and I'm currently learning the difficulty of taking on multiple shows. Although I must admit, it is partly by accident because one show was never planned and thus one was taken on board and then I had no choice but to take up the second (it's a uni thing).
Thus I'm currently working on two and it's taking it's toll, mentally and physically.
I know I will never take on more then one at a time again. You cannot be fully committed to both and one will eventually suffer because of it.
My 10cents worth.
~ Tari
The Writer is a child forever listening at the keyhole of the adult world.