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Theatre Etiquette - Multiple Shows?

Fri, 19 Oct 2007, 01:17 pm
Meercat73 posts in thread
Just 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????

my perception

Fri, 16 Nov 2007, 06:45 pm
Walter Plinge
I have viewed the comments made by various people on this site. It appears that the last posting by the Bosch's has, without precedent attacked "Meercat". As a cast member I am aware of the varied opinions; however I feel that the only people who have an accurate perception of the events that occurred are those involved. I am apprehensive to speak on behalf of others, so I will leave it to them to decide whether or not they choose to comment, however I feel that I must speak on behalf of "Meercat". These are the facts. *The first rehearsal we were put on stage and told "you know this song" and told to dance around even when we stated when we didn't know the song. I chose at this stage to believe in the professionalism and the authority of the MD and presumed that it was purely a cast bonding/removal of barriers and boundaries that she was attempting to encourage, however this did not convince many cast members of the capabilities of the MD or reassure the cast that they were in proficient hands *following this rehearsal the MD was spoken to and it was requested that she give us sheet music and lyrics. *The next rehearsal we were given typed up lyrics that were incorrect and not remotely congruent with the music. *Harmonies were never configured. *Sheet music was never given. *We were expected to engage in choreography without having a single singing rehearsal and the Musical Director did initially assume the role of choreographer without gauging the capabilities of the cast. I think its unfair and narrow-minded to, in effect call someone a liar (which you have quite verbosely done) based on second-hand knowledge. That is my sole basis for a response in a forum which appears to contain a lot of judgmental opinions by those not directly involved. (While I realize that this is a forum for opinion I abhor the idea that people invested in such an expressive and creative sport could have such a closed-minded point of view.) I feel that those making assumptions have no right to do so without directly observing the process.

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