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?
Well
Sun, 12 Apr 2009, 11:51 amI wasn't going to Feed the trolls but;
Walter Plop, have you ever tried to get a new and untried piece of theatre produced by a professional company. They have a necessity to at least try and make money. Sure it occasionally happens but not often. I will sometimes come across a play (not always my own) that the professionals won't even read. I have therefore worked with community theatre to get the thing on.
Of course in Europe the lines are a little less defined than here. Pro's work in the amateur world without catching anything fatal and often use the amateur world to help move up in the pro world.
Is that all there is? Well if that's all there is my friend, then let's keep dancing.
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