So here's why I ask this question...
I always find two things interesting....Where the TD is put in the chain of command and secondly...the actors. Which with one exception wasn't really mentioned.
Both are equally important do the creative proscess.
I've seen TD put above everyone except the Artistic Dir and board I've seen them dropped to the
point where they're really a glorified MC.
The actors on the other
hand are something we really don't think about in this proscess. Which is funny because they're the reason we're here, yes we've got applicable skills that keep us from waiting tables, but **** I'd rather be in the
theatre.
Having worked with several actors from Broadway and Hollywood and various
theatre companys, I've learned that sometimes their imput is just as valuable as the other directors and designers.
Don't get me wrong I've worked with my fair share of diva's as well who made unreasonable demands for no other reason than...meh they could.
But honestly its something to think about during the design proscess. Especially if you can get a good repor going with the actor. If they're missing their
spike on
stage for that ever so crucial special and you've been a jerk to them...well they're gonna keep missing it. If you've gotten a repor going with them they're more likely to want to hit it.
Anyway..I'm off my soap box now...