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????
I understand your side of
Sat, 27 Oct 2007, 06:00 pmWalter Plinge
I understand your side of the story.
And YES I do have a vested long term interest in our theatre.If I did not then.......
As explained to you previously both our MDs (and you know who they are)were busy for this show and rather than cancel the whole season I found a replacement MD which, I may add, is not easy to do.
I am sorry that it has not worked out but it was totally out of my control. The control at all times lies ultimately with the director. He was away and handed control to the Stage Manager.Even though I have only been to a few rehearsals I have at all times been in contact with the Stage Manager. I have wanted to chat to cast but have been asked by her not too.
Because I have complete faith in all who work at my club, good, bad or otherwise I am sticking with it throughout the year (years before and years afterwards)not just coming and going as I please.
I thank all cast, crew and committee for being supportive and realising that, all things aside, we just need to get a show on and a bloody good one at that!