Originally Posted by memmh:
“Contestants may be able to do other jobs at the same time as SCD but not panto. If they're doing panto they have to be available for Saturday matinee and evening performances. I doubt most theatres can afford to pay two actors to do the job - one for weekdays and one for Saturdays - nor would they want to, if they can instead cast an actor who'll be there for every performance rather than one who'll only be there when other commitments allow.”
“Contestants may be able to do other jobs at the same time as SCD but not panto. If they're doing panto they have to be available for Saturday matinee and evening performances. I doubt most theatres can afford to pay two actors to do the job - one for weekdays and one for Saturdays - nor would they want to, if they can instead cast an actor who'll be there for every performance rather than one who'll only be there when other commitments allow.”
I think the issue was rehearsals - SCD then takes second place because you have something else to do ? There was someone who was actually booked to perform and was still in with weeks to go if I recall - then you do have a problem if you can't get voted out.
