The director of the production that I am props mistress of (though not his choice; the producer chose) and auditioning for is a pretty nice guy, and we get along alright even though we don't talk much. So far he has seemed impressed with what I've done so far, and my audition today was decent, but if he really is okay with me, will it last?
The thing is, I know his girlfriend. She is a shallow, egotistical brat, and although I've always been very kind to her, she has always been particularly mean/b1tchy to me for no good reason. (Trust me; I investigated, and it really is for no good reason.)
Is there much possibility of my director having a bad impression of me because of his girlfriend? How can I tell? What are the chances of him acting on it? In any case, what do I do?!
2007-09-18 15:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by Drinking from a broken glass.... 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
It is important that you remain professional throughout this situation. Do not attempt to get on the director's good side by doing anything other that your job as best you can. Be nothing but casually friendly with the girl friend and be ready to move on to another production company in the furture.
2007-09-18 16:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Don't fall into the gossip thing meaning don't talk to others about this situation because it will get back to them (yes, it's them). Just do what you are there for and like Theatre Doc said, be pleasant to her, but that's it. No need for anything but general niceties. Hey, how's it going? Bye, see you tomorrow. That's about all that needs to be said unless it's prop or otherwise show related. If you need to give her a note even if it's regarding props, perhaps it's best if you address it out in the open when you address everyone's prop issues such as when the director is doing his notes. Just pipe up that you have a few notes about props if that's ok, or state that you need to see (and list off 5 names) regarding props. Then give them their prop notes together. Always have a friendly or matter of fact tone so nothing can be misconstrued. Let everyone know in the same exact fashion that if there's any problem to please let you know so that you can address it. As long as you treat her no different than you do any other cast member then there should be no issue.
You should also forget how you feel about her personally and just see her as a colleague that you will have to work with for the duration of this production and it's best if you just accept it and not dwell on her shortcomings as you see them. if you can't do that, give the director your sincere regrets now and find another theatre to help.
2007-09-19 04:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You and everyone involved are there to do a job and it is essential to work together. Rise above the conflicts and just use the experiences to become better in your work. After all it is a job. And part of it is that you are there to learn the good, the bad and the ugly.
2007-09-18 23:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by RT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just remain professional.
2007-09-19 08:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋