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????
AND Furthermore - I dont
Fri, 9 Nov 2007, 01:20 pmWalter Plinge
AND Furthermore - I dont see what the issue with leaving a cast the first 5 weeks to learn and drill all musical numbers BEFORE they start blocking and running the play element of the show?
If the MD has done there job and the cast is comfortable with all song and dance numbers - this gives the director a chance to work through the play and block with the confidence that the cast is not preoccupied with learning dances and songs at the same time?