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?
We're also like Conductors.
Tue, 7 Apr 2009, 05:51 pmThe other obvious comparison which no-one has yet made, is to say that the Director is similar to the Conductor of an orchestra. Each member of the cast has to be looked after, know his own role and know where it fits in with all the others.(As well as all the other stuff) Ditto each musician. The Conductor interprets the music and brings it all together. Ditto the Director. ( As well as all the other stuff) The main difference is that the Conductor is highly visible to the audience as he/she ponces around waving the baton. The Director does all his/her poncing before the production opens, and then becomes invisible, silent (More or less), and trusts the cast to get it right.