What is an artistic director's occupation?

The artistic director is the soul of a professional troupe, and also the person in charge of the artistic affairs of this group. Professional film and television companies or performing arts companies usually hire an artistic director and a general manager to take charge of artistic and administrative affairs. The two are at the same level, but the artistic director ranks first, because he often enjoys considerable prestige in the performing arts, and audiences and outsiders often associate that troupe with that artistic director. The rise and fall of a troupe often depends on whether its artistic director has outstanding creativity and artistic vision.

The first task of the artistic director is to direct the play for that troupe. Usually he directs two or two plays each season, while some directors of big theater companies only direct one or two plays each season, while directors of small theater companies direct more than three. This director must be able to direct all kinds of plays, from classical works to modern pop plays, and sometimes he has to direct original plays and musicals, because the audience has different tastes. If he directs the same type of drama for several years in a row, no matter how wonderful it is, the audience in that area will feel bored over time. It's like the music director of a symphony orchestra. Even if he is the world authority to interpret Beethoven or Wagner, if he only conducts Beethoven or Wagner's works for several years in a row, I believe his audience will have opinions.

The artistic director's secondary task is to design quarterly plays for the troupe he is in charge of. Most directors in today's world will design a "balanced drama season", that is, take into account tragedy, comedy, drama, burlesque, classical drama, modern drama, modern drama, creative drama, experimental drama, musical and other drama types. It is hoped that different kinds of dramas will be arranged in each drama season to meet the different preferences of the audience. It's like a chef in charge of the kitchen in a restaurant. When designing the banquet menu, he should take into account the tastes of the guests and the fresh materials at hand. Usually that menu always includes chicken, duck, fish, seafood and vegetables, plus cold cuts and fruits. The dishes should be attractive, the price should be reasonable, and the chef should change the menu from time to time to attract diners. Running a troupe is similar to running a restaurant in many places. Troupes sometimes offer special drama seasons, just as restaurants occasionally offer "whole chicken banquet" or "whole snake banquet" under special circumstances.