Have a production coming up that has been in the works for several months.  The director of the show has given the cast ZERO direction.  The show was organically blocked and then the director said, (and I quote), "Well, my job is done".  The actors are fair upset about it and have asked for guidence, but are told they are doing fine.  (And I agree, they are fine.  But they are not good, or great...and they could be!)  I have been asked by the actors to help them (unoffically) and I will, but the reality is that I cannot do much for them except help them clean up their physical presentation - I can't reblock or redirect their characterization - that's between them and the director (who also happens to be in the show and is only concerned with his performance).  It makes me sad, but I don't really know what else I can do.  I have spoken with the director, but he seems to turn a deaf ear..."they're doing fine."  I don't know that there is any solution other than time...the show will eventually end.  I guess I just wanted to vent a little to someone, since my normal sounding boards are all in the show and I'm trying to keep them upbeat!

Well, look on the possible bright side. Sometimes lack of direction is better than really bad direction I'm very curious about productions where the director is actually in the show. How does that work? What's the process? I attempted to do this about ten years ago and only made it through one rehearsal before I decided it was impossible.

I am the executive producer for the show, as well as a locally established director and owner of another local theatre company.  I am also in the show. (And the choreographer for the pre-show presentation)  I was asked to be a special advisor to the director (by the director), but he really isn't interested in my artistic input, just my troubleshooting skills for producing.  In addition, two of the four actors in the show are active members of my theatre company and it was I who (foolishly in hindsight) encouraged them to participate in this production. 

Thanks!  Life's been crazy/busy.  It's good to catch up with all of you again.  A lots been going on in my abscence...could take me a few days to get up to snuff. But on topic,  I'm afraid that however good your advice is, with only a week left until opening, I may just have to vent a little here, suck it up, and hope for the best.  I hesitate to open up a can a worms at this late of a date.  It has been a brutal experience, but as always, a good learning tool.  "What not to do" lessons are as important as their reverse.  (I think.  Maybe?)

I have to agree with Patrick, you are the Executive Produce and are in charge of the total package.  You are also the mediator between the show and the board.  If you feel you that your speaking up will be an issue go to the board and have a meeting on how to handle this situation.  Then approach the director with your concerns and ultimately how you are going to handle this.