“Upstairs”
THE supreme court of appeal in a repertory theatre is made up of the secret trinity: the Director of the Theatre, the Dramatic Director, and the Administrator. Of this holy trinity it is usually the poor Dramatic Director who must walk the road to Calvary and be crucified from time to time.
The Director of the Theatre is a man who, for his past sins, has been condemned to be eternally annoyed. He is compelled to adjust all quarrels, complaints and questions of ability: storm when necessary; dry tears; haggle over any increase in salaries; and sign much-needed monetary advances. His power is great, but it is purely internal in character.
As far as the Administrator is concerned,
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