I have been an “acting” director for 15 months. Has anyone else had a similarly long “acting” role? How did you become “permanent”? What advice would you give me?

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OP this bowl is for lawyers, although I’m sure there are a couple who enjoy acting and directing on the side.

As a director looking for long-term acting roles, you might want to try the Hollywood or actors guild bowl. They might have more advice for you there in your directors career.

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A1, is this sarcasm? Director is a common title for in house lawyers.

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You will be the acting director until they hire the director.

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