A Theatre of Excellence

We all strive for it - at least those that take this industry seriously strive for it. Excellence. But what is it? I've been thinking about this for a while and recently read an excellent article in the Guardian by Lyn Gardner

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/theatre/2008/06/the_e-word_in_theatre.html

A lot of this makes sense.

Excellence in theatre starts from the top. Without good and organised leadership the product will immediately fall on it's ass or at least not reach it's fullest potential. So for example, the producer must be caring, discerning, business minded and able to spot great potential. If things at the top are run correctly then this filters down to the director, the writer, the actors, the technicians, the venue producers, etc...etc...I guess, it is about respect, caring for your product and the people involved and keeping integrity. This is massive for me. Integrity. Treating people correctly and respectfully; sticking to what you set out to do, not compromising quality.

Of course, to achieve true excellence so many factors must be taken into consideration but it does start from the top. Leadership is absolutely essential. But then as the article points out, nobody has a true definition of excellence. Do they? Can true objectivity ever actually exist?

Mokita Productions and 'Involution' strive for excellence in everything we do. I'm really blessed to be working with people who value each other and the work to the point where they don't compromise - they are not interested in anything that is good or fine or just about okay. They are interested in creating extraordinary work with extraordinary people. Whether they and I achieve this, well, that is for you guys to judge. Or is that even important? Is it in the striving that we find excellence? Is it the journey or the destination?

To be extraordinary. Not much to ask for!