What Do You Think?

Over the years I've had the great fortune of working as a casting reader for some very successful and famous artists of both Broadway and the silver screen. 

I remember one project in particular when I was helping out a very well-known and talented director. More importantly, she was also one of the warmest and most thoughtful people I'd ever met.

One afternoon, she asked me what I thought about the music arrangement in her play. Mind you, this production was about to appear on Broadway. I remember being very taken aback by the fact she valued what I had to say. And it wasn't because I didn't feel I had anything important to offer, but because she had a very seasoned and intelligent brain trust at her disposal. Nonetheless, she wanted to know what I thought.

I shared my opinion and could tell she really took them into consideration. It was a remarkable lesson in both humility and in understanding no matter how big you get, you can still be thoughtful, and appreciate that everyone has something worth to contributing.