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????
Professional Manners
Sat, 20 Oct 2007, 11:45 pmIt is an age old question, yes!
And so many things would come into play. The sheer size of involvement might dictate that only one production is possible and good judgement would be appreciated by all. Directors (of all varieties...) themselves need to always consider what would be required and make a sound judgement for an actor before offering a role... (odd how choices are sometimes limited...) Directors too need to be decent about it.
Thankfully the more experienced fathers, mothers, brothers & sisters within the industry try to guide us all and keep us safe n happy :-)
At the end of the day "Moral Police" patrol these waters and some fishies are not always worked with as frequently as others...
Luke