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????
Personally....
Sun, 21 Oct 2007, 09:16 amI personally don't particularly like the director et al coming to each and every show during the run (with one exception who shall remain nameless - FLASH). I would expect them to come to the opening night and the closing night but not to each and every performance during the run.
As for taking on more than one show, sometimes it can't be helped and sometimes it is a personal choice on passion. I have just finished a show last night but have been involved in the rehearsal process of another for the last couple of weeks. Yes, it is hard work but if you take it on like any other job that you want to be proud of, you will do it well regardless.
At least, that is from my point of view.....
You can do anything if you really really want to and have the passion to do the absolute best that you can.