Obviously, only anyone involved with the play can say whether her concerns are valid. I'm a fan of them both.
However, I do think it's more than a little unprofessional to quit a show that close to opening - particularly a production in which so much time and money is involved.
I suppose, though, that there can be circumstances in which one feels one has no choice. I've never walked on a show, but I have wanted to more times than I care to admit. In some cases, according to friends, I really should have.
So here's my question: (oh, here he goes, being all interactive again):
Have you ever quit a show? What happened? (Okay that's two questions.) I'd like to hear your stories in the comments section, and, of course, you can comment anonymously.
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I've never quit a show once I've committed to be in it. A couple of times this has bit me in the butt as something better has come along (even before rehearsals were scheduled to start), but I figure if I say I'm going to do it, I should.
I once quit a staged reading I was scheduled to do because I was offered a role in an actual show, and the director of the reading bought me first-class tickets on his personal guilt trip. That's the closest I've come.
Have I ever? No-have I wanted to? a few times.
Not professional, whether you are a professional or not, to quit a show you've signed up to do. The only way I would ever sanction this is if you are physically unable to due to medical reasons.
And I've never quit a show. If I accept a role, I see it through.
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