how do you evaluate a director's work?
Thu, 26 Mar 2009, 05:59 pmLisa Skryp49 posts in thread
how do you evaluate a director's work?
Thu, 26 Mar 2009, 05:59 pmI have been reflecting on my reactions to theatre that I see.
As an actor who has yet to tackle directing, I realise I generally look at things from that point of view. My observations re: lighting/set design/sound are generally minimal - unless it is particularly amazing or dreadful. Sad I know, but true.
As to the direction of a show, it is a similar thing for me; unless someone makes some very different thematic/interpretive/stylistic departure from the expected, I don't tend to notice & the lucky actors get all the credit for a great show.
To me it would seem that if a director has done a good job, no one will really notice, as the show will flow smoothly, tell the tale effectively & captivate as it should.
Just wondering - how do you evaluate a director's work? What are your thoughts on this, folks?
Short changed
Fri, 27 Mar 2009, 09:07 amI was going to add my four cents worth but I see Jess has already said what I was going to say.
I will add but this...
When it all goes smoothly, without glaring issues, then the director has done his job. When something works counter the the show and cannot be directly attributed to an on-the-spot error by the actor or crew, then it potential indicates a failure in direction. It is usually easy to see those things which "go-wrong" on the night as opposed to those rehearsed and built in.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
Jeff Watkins