Nunsense was a success. I truly enjoyed the directing opportunity. I learned many things.
1. You can never plan too early. When you do, you can't plan on anything but yourself.
2. You can't count on a promise from anyone about committing to a show.
2. You can't count on a promise from anyone about committing to a show.
3. Know your strengths and your weaknesses. You can't have enough help.
4. Know what you want, but be prepared to work with others creativity.
5. Schedule practices, so that the majority can make it.
6. Don't expect during tech week that everyone will be in attendance.
7. Almost two thirds of your time will be coaching right along the stage or actor.
8. Enjoy what your doing, don't take yourself too serious.
9. Word of mouth works better in a small town, than paid advertisement.
I was ever so humbled when most of my friends, co-workers, church members, and community contacts came out to support me and my first official Directorial debut. It was great seeing so many smiling faces in the audience each and every night. Also, having the support of the Smyrna Opera House's new Executive Director, David Keller helped me to attack the show with confidence.
