VOICED : Dustin Hoffman makes

The transcript discusses the limited career span of opera singers and athletes, comparing it to other professions. It highlights the challenges directors face, such as losing actors or dealing with weather issues, which actors are often unaware of. The speaker shares personal reflections, expressing admiration for a talented director praised by actors like Maggie Smith and Tom Courtney.

What is a common challenge faced by both opera singers and athletes?

• Lack of training opportunities

• Limited career duration

• Public criticism

• Financial instability

What is one of the main difficulties directors face during production?

• Actors refusing to perform

• Unpredictable weather conditions

• Lack of funding

• Script changes

What is often unknown to actors during a production?

• The script's ending

• The director's vision

• The audience's reaction

• Behind-the-scenes issues

How did Maggie Smith and Tom Courtney describe the director mentioned in the transcript?

• As a strict disciplinarian

• As the best director they had worked with

• As a novice in the field

• As a visionary artist

What quality of the director is highlighted in the final section?

• His ability to work under pressure

• His financial acumen

• His punctuality

• His imaginative and gifted nature