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?
The only thing strange...
Sat, 11 Apr 2009, 11:57 pmIt's your statement that is strange...that you didn't think about it before posting.
There's not a lot of professional work to go around for actors. Plenty of actors start with community theatre, may be lucky enough to get one or two paid gigs, and then zig zag back and forth between the two, in order to keep getting experience and continue treading the boards.
If that's the case for actors, it must be much more so for directors. Every professional play might need several actors, but there'll only be the opening for ONE director. What are the other directors going to do to keep learning and growing?
Cheers,
Craig
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