A Valuable Lesson...

I learned a valuable lesson about this new position today. Always think before you speak, or write. I will endeavour to have a better sense of discretion in future. I have never thought of myself as a public person before today. I am still not really wrapping my head around it, but for now and the next two years I will have to think about that.

Getting There...

The good thing is that I can usually tell within 25 pages if a script is a definite "no"... this saves on reading. As well, some of the submissions were already known to me, so that saved me some time. I think I am there. I need to check on availability of rights and I am waiting for one script to arrive via mail. I also have to decide which of two shows I will direct and locate a director for the remaining one. I will have to go back through the submitted resumes and figure out who might have the skill set needed... It's almost done! Now let's hope the Board likes what I present. I'd rather go with my first choice than my back-ups.

Got Some Stuff... How Come People Don't Read the Assignment?

I have a few things to read these next few weeks. I am puzzled, however, by some people who don't read what is asked of them. Some have been above and beyond with what they have submitted. Others, however, have simply dropped off a script and their name. Some the script and resume but no proposal. I thought I was clear in what I was asking for. I am not trying to be a stickler, but I want to know they know what is involved and I want to know they know why the show they picked is good for Walterdale.

The Deadline is today.

Getting a few things to read...

I received the first 2 scripts for my perusal last night. I know that more are coming. I will start taking a walk through the ones I have received. It feels a little like when you direct and you cast a show. You know that you are going to disappoint people, but you have to make the right choice for you. I want my seasons to be good, and I also want them to reflect me as the Artistic Director. At the same time I want to be collaborative about this process. It is hard to say what will happen until I get more scripts in...

I also spent some time perusing musicals online, looking for ones that would be good for Walterdale. I want ones that will attract both strong casts and audiences and that will suit the space.