or "you can't cater to everyone" or "you can't make everyone happy" ...
i work with a tour troupe which handed out parts yesterday for one of their productions. typically, we get to list which productions we want as first preference, and then parts are handed out randomly (supposedly) according to our preferred choice.
Mark, who is just as good as everyone else, really let everyone know that he really wanted to be part of the production. the roles were handed out by a director (who knows Mark's preference, but doesnt know Mark personally). Mark didnt get a role, and some people who didnt really want one to begin with landed with a part.
i told the director that this seemed really unfair. his reply to me was "you can't please everyone", even though Mark did everything to let him know that he wants in. i dont think that applies where clearly you are trying to cater to some people if you ask what their preferences are (and then hand out parts to people who you personally prefer)
2006-08-02 03:55:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
It's simply a question of power and politics -- all too common.
Since the Director has the power, you must trust them to guide and lead with an artistic vision.
And Mark will get a chance if he sticks around!
So, when he says, "you can't please everyone" -- the response would be, "that is true, I look forward to observing your choices."
This will let the Director know that you are watching the Big Picture and also serve notice that he's being measured by your standard as well.
:-)
2006-08-02 08:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
That director must have a specific vision for this new production, that does not include a place for Mark. There is not much you can say to a director to alter their idea of how the final product should be. If you try they will probably get angry and exclude you from their next casting call. Encourage your friend to show his talent to this director in creative ways, and befriend him. That is the only way.
2006-08-02 11:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't please everyone ? then please yourself !! depends on the situation, you should react accordingly then, i guess, if it means a whole lot to you , like what Mark should have done or actually did ...maybe he's just not a good actor and the director can see that ??? Just guessing ......well.... you can't please everyone !
2006-08-02 11:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by Alice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But atleast you tried.
2006-08-02 11:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by Celes Chere 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you sure as h-ell cant either. I guess we have something in common
2006-08-02 11:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
2006-08-02 21:24:48 · answer #6 · answered by Willow_Whedon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But you cannot please everone! Decisions, some good and some bad, still have to be made.
2006-08-03 01:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by jom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"But you can try. Where's the harm in trying?"
2006-08-02 11:08:31 · answer #8 · answered by Steph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try to please some one!
2006-08-02 17:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mithrandir_black 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not asking you to please everyone, I'm asking you to please ME.
2006-08-02 22:25:36 · answer #10 · answered by operagirlmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋