“A music director cannot and should not be chosen on the basis of a first date. It is not so difficult to make a good impression with a single appearance, usually containing some of a conductor's party pieces, works they have performed successfully many times before.” ShouldFirstsDifficultPartyPiecesDirectorsBasesAppearanceImpressionChosenConductorContainingFirst Date Author:Leonard Slatkin
“Directors have a tendency to use their hands like orchestra conductors. They don't realize that the actor is looking at their faces, anyway.” UseHandsFacesActorsRealizingDirectorsTendenciesOrchestraConductor Author:Alan J. Pakula
“If you're not filled back up quickly, you might collapse like a birthday balloon". I guess that's why acting is so addictive. For the director, that addiction will come from the love and trust he gets from the "orchestra", him being the conductor. That's why many directors fall in love with their leading lady/man: having someone say "how do you want me to be" is incredible.” IfsMenWantMightFallActingDirectorsFilledFalling In LoveAddictionIncrediblesWant MeCollapseOrchestraYou Want MeBalloonsConductorLove And TrustDo You Want MeLeading LadiesLadies Man Author:Matthew Jacobs