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????
robin the hood opening night
Sun, 2 Dec 2007, 09:15 pmWalter Plinge
Reading of the problems that this show had in the lead up to opening night it was with some trepidation that I took my seat with friends on the opening night. Well was I pleasantly surprised! The show was hilarious and within a short while I was wiping away tears of laughter as were my friends (which included a 16 year old male who had come along to keep his Mum company.) The cast quickly drew the audience into the whole 'audience participation' scenario and although initially hesitant I was soon booing and cheering like a 'pro'. I thought all the roles were perfectly cast and did a great job portraying their characters. The singing: girls I thought you were all great and vocally spot on, although I was aware that a couple of you were battling the dreaded 'lergy'. I loved fever and colours of the wind. Boys/Men you are not necessarily trained vocalists but you entertained me and my friends and that was all I could ask. Overall I thought everyone did a really great job and I came away from the showing having had a great fun night. My friend commented that it was the most she had laughed in ages!! It was also really nice to see some new talent on the stage rather than seeing the same old faces in the lead roles-great casting! I think we will be seeing a lot more of some of you. Sorry, don't want to single anyone out-its a team thing I know. Good luck to you all.