Michael I found this uplifting and inspiring. Also it prompted reminders of when Ive fallen short, certainly. Know better, do better, I guess. And even if we've never been the leading actor we can adopt the helpful behaviour where it's appropriate for the good of the whole and beyond.
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The Saint
a day ago
Rated 3 out of 5 stars.
So true. I had the good fortune to have hadan agent that really supported me and my work. She came to rehearsal of a show that I was the lead in. However one of the supporting players had worked a number of times with the director and producer and felt that in a theater that had been newly built and publicized, he should have had my role. And did what he could to undermine my performance including not pulling a couple of punches on my midsection that were, as per the script, a surprise to me and not returned. On one such hit I literally dislocated my shoulder and if we're not for a Carpenters strike, which delayed the opening…
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Bob Jaffe
2 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Well said, Michael. I’ve seen that leadership in action and it makes a huge difference to company morale.
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Guest
2 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
100% Was so fortunate to spend over two years on the road with a company led by Richard Thomas. His behaviour had the greatest positive impact on the entire experience. He clearly understood what it was to lead.
Great perspective Michael!
Michael I found this uplifting and inspiring. Also it prompted reminders of when Ive fallen short, certainly. Know better, do better, I guess. And even if we've never been the leading actor we can adopt the helpful behaviour where it's appropriate for the good of the whole and beyond.
So true. I had the good fortune to have hadan agent that really supported me and my work. She came to rehearsal of a show that I was the lead in. However one of the supporting players had worked a number of times with the director and producer and felt that in a theater that had been newly built and publicized, he should have had my role. And did what he could to undermine my performance including not pulling a couple of punches on my midsection that were, as per the script, a surprise to me and not returned. On one such hit I literally dislocated my shoulder and if we're not for a Carpenters strike, which delayed the opening…
Well said, Michael. I’ve seen that leadership in action and it makes a huge difference to company morale.
100% Was so fortunate to spend over two years on the road with a company led by Richard Thomas. His behaviour had the greatest positive impact on the entire experience. He clearly understood what it was to lead.