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????
Just an inkling...
Tue, 23 Oct 2007, 11:35 pmThe comments above that are general in nature are quite good actually, to help get a rounded view. :-)
I'm getting the impression that your production in particular Meercat includes a few dynamics that are not really ideal. The MD seems to be wearing the heat though. Most productions have a 5 or so headed monster that stumbles down the terrain and probably be an exhausting exercise to see whats going on.
The immediate SW has 'Paris', 'Singing in the Rain', Wizard of Oz', Robin the Hood and Alladin(No maybe not, but there is another one) all rehearsing and crossing over etc... . Gotta a feeling that the local actor base is rather thin at the moment.
The big plus here is that talent is developing nicely!
I think I know a few parties involved. I'm getting curious enough to look into this just a little...
Luke