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Thudster
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 Posted: 9/05/10 at 12:29pm |
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We ran into that at the Pageant as well, it's very explicit about showing up for rehearsals and letting the director know if you'll be gone. Doesn't seem to make any difference, if they don't want to show up, they won't. And you can threaten all you want, but it doesn't seem to matter.
The problem is, they're volunteers. They're not getting paid, and it's actually costing them money to drive to the theater to rehearse. So what can you really do? Say "Show up on time or you don't have to do it any more"? All you can hope for is to have really good actors who are willing to perform. Edited by Thudster - 9/05/10 at 12:36pm |
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jayzehr
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Posted: 9/05/10 at 8:17pm |
Actually, that is a serious option. Most people really want to be in the show even if they are just volunteers. |
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Thudster
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Posted: 9/06/10 at 9:54am |
I know. I mean if their attitude is that they don't want to show up for rehearsal (without a good reason) then nothing you say or do is really going to make them come to rehearsal. If they're not committed to showing up, what can you really do about it? It's a minority that does it, but it makes it very hard for the rest of the cast. |
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jayzehr
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Posted: 9/06/10 at 5:16pm |
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My point is that the problem actors will keep missing rehearsals if they know they can do so and still be in the play.
So one option is to tell them that if they miss rehearsals they will be replaced and then follow through on that. If people know they will be replaced and they really want to be in the show, they will show up. And most people really want to be in the show. Of course, that's a harsh option that I'm not very comfortable with. And of course, you have to beat the bushes for a replacement. I just know that as I've become more lenient over the years I seem to have more problems with this while the other main director for our group doesn't tolerate it and doesn't have problems. |
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Thudster
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Posted: 9/06/10 at 5:48pm |
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Harsh, but probably exactly what needs to be done. Thanks, jayzehr.
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jayzehr
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Posted: 9/06/10 at 6:24pm |
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The downside of that is issuing the warning and then not following through which I've been guilty of.
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Thudster
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Posted: 9/07/10 at 8:55am |
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I'm sure that would be my problem as well. I'm good at being vaguely threatening, lousy at following through.
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