Theatre Etiquette - Multiple Shows?

No worries - it's easy to forget sometimes how much the SM can influence a show. I recently worked on a show where my friend asked another friend of theirs to direct. I have to say that I did interfere artistically, and felt it more than necessary - and also my right to do so. This was an absolutely extreme case: my experience in theatre was 10 times greater than the director's (she had not worked in theatre before), and on several occasions infuriated the actors by her comments and lack of helpful instructions. (The actors were self-producing the show, and had also written the script) I felt it my duty, in order to get the show on the right track, to interfere. Again, this is an extreme case, and I would not do this every time. I'd just like to point out that because of bad dynamics, lack of experience, or whatever, that sometimes someone other than the AD needs to take control, in order to see the show progress. As for the example of changing blocking, etc., I agree. I never believe my way is better; only that sometimes I have a greater or different insight to the dynamics and the way the actors work, and can suggest changes. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/