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?
Ooh, I should add....
Mon, 6 Apr 2009, 01:32 pm...that doesn't mean that the other directors I've worked with don't have my respect. I guess I used James as an example because he cast me and then immediately told me we had a lot of work to do to get the character to a point where his vision for same would be seen on stage. Until then I guess I felt comfortable that I could just lob up and do my thing and it would be accepted with little change. It was the first time I asked myself the question "Can I do this and achieve what the director wants?". That's a challenge as an actor and bless his heart he workshopped me until I gave him what he wanted.