This issue obviously brings out strong feelings on both sides. When it comes down to it I feel you have to do what is best for the cast as a whole. We just finished our first weekend and I (as the director) did not plan to have a pick-up rehearsal/line through. However, when several cast members aksed me personally is we could have one I said yes. If it helps those few it's totally worth it to me. And let me also say that we have a 5 week rehearsal schedule, not 2-3 months. I have had other cast members say that they really don't get anything out of pick-up's, but they are willing to be a team player for the good of the show. That's what being in community theatre is all about.

I know every theatre is different, but no matter where you come from and are used to when you come into a new theatre you are now part of that team and if they do something that you think is silly and beneath you, suck it up and be that team player. And no matter how low maintenence you are on stage/back stage, if someone in my cast refused to come to warmups, or participate even in the slightest way I call that high maintenance. You're telling the rest of the people there that you are above them. My two cents.