Actors Vs Directors

Wed, 14 May 2003, 08:34 pm

Walter Plinge31 posts in thread

How much control should the director have in the the creative process of the bringing the character to life.

I have heard many actors complain about directors who don't give them space to create. Personally I prefer for the director to stay out of this process completley and just trust the actor.

What's your view?

Re: Actors Vs Directors

Mon, 19 May 2003, 03:50 pm

Walter Plinge

Hey PT, Wonderful examples and a fantastic moral lesson that I saw as well.

A successful production is where director and cast work TOGETHER in achieving the final result. The actor develops the character that slots into the vision of the director. The director develops the plot for the characters to move in.

Maybe this is a matter of boundaries and limits. Indeed, an actor who diliberately follows his own perception of the character that conflicts with the vision of the director is just as bad as the director who will not allow movement of the character for the actor. Now say that without taking a breath. ;-)

It's obvious really. Theatre is an environment of cooperation and team work. Each person has a role to play (not pun intended) and should really stick to it.

The Director has the Vision.
The Actor has the Character.
Props has the ... props.
The Stage Manager has the power tools.

Jeff "Team Player" Watkins

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