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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????

Closed Shop

Mon, 22 Oct 2007, 04:07 pm

That is absolutely true. I know that local theatrical schools (WAAPA, Curtin, UWA) have a similar view and on the whole, it makes bloody good sense. However, having had been one of those students myself, I think it would be hypocritical of me to uphold the rule when I flaunted it myself somewhat.

Ultimately, they cannot stop you and so stress the point as strongly as they can. Yet, on the other hand, I learnt a valuable lesson - exactly how taxing an endeavour it can be to tackle more than you can handle. I say, let them see what it's like. If they can handle it, then they have the stamina of J M Barrie. If not, then they may have just learnt something about their own limitations.

Absit invidia

Jeff Watkins
Perth based Actor/Performer
Fight/Sword Choreographer
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