West Side Story?

I was the MD for this show and just to set the record straight, I agree with some of bhodge81 agreements BUT we did the best we could with the lack of time in the venue and the restriction placed upon us by the venue. Secondly, I have been involved in over 40 shows - not one show ever goes smoothly without some sort of problem between the cast and / or cast and crew. The choreographer was the best I have ever worked with. Whoever dansingirl is obviously knows something I don't, because there certainly were no SEVERE disagreements between myself and the director. At the final rehearsal, there were a few words exchanged but that is all. It is these types of forums that cause major problems and leaves the production team wondering why we bother. Has the cast ever thought how frustrating it is to try putting a show together when rehearsals are meant to start at 8pm and the full cast is not there until 8.30 or even 9pm? Have the cast ever thought about how hard it is to put a show together when we don't have a full cast to run the show until 3 rehearsals before opening night? Why don't the cast spend their time and energy on something constructive instead of gossiping. I have worked with more people than anyone in the cast and I did not find one person to be a diva. Quite the opposite - everyone was extremely professional and cooperative. BUT, if I must say, I am extremely disappointed that someone in the cast wrote the above. Anyway, I just wanted to add my two cents and try and set the record straight, the way I saw it.