I am scheduled to direct two huge musicals for a theater company next season. There is less then 4 weeks between one show closing and the start of rehearsals for the other. Since I do have a "real" job and a "real" family this is a short turn around time for me. I said yes to both shows because of the professional staff and support that I got. This past week the executive producing director, technical director, and office manager resigned because of differences with the board.  These people love the theater, and I can't imagine them resigning without a good reason. The board of directors is asking me to continue with my plans to direct both shows. I have strong reservations about taking on these two huge projects with who is left running the theater. They are nice people, but they have little or no practical experience. I have visions of me doing it all, on no budget and little support. I love the space and I was excited about both shows. Now I don't know what to do. I want the theater to do well, but I don't want the drama of being in the middle of this mess. I have deep concerns about the direction the board is going and some of their decisions. I am meeting with the board president next week. What would you do?

Since you respect the people that all resigned, I would also have a chat with them about their reasons.  They might be personal, not professional reasons.  Though with that many of the production staff resigning at once, I would doubt it.  Definitely do your homework before you sign any contracts to do the shows.  Good Luck hon!

May Dionysus smile down on you the whole way.

Say no now...not later. ... if that i your answer to one of the shows. Or maybe those people that resigned would be willing to help YOU out with the shows without being on the board.