ABSTRACT

Often, when asked “What is your best show ever?” people in the entertainment industry will answer either “The last one” or “The next one.” A good working mantra is to always treat the current production as the very best one with which one will ever be involved. The drive to make the current show the greatest ever can reside in everyone involved, no matter one's position. This infectious spirit is what drives success on an incredible level and can be found from the smallest to the largest productions worldwide. The best show ever is NOT an excuse to skimp on safety. One's best means that everyone involved on the production and the audience is able to leave the event in the same way they came in. It will be very apparent who is working on the show simply to get a paycheck, compared to those who want the best show ever.