Division of tasks in theatre.

When doing a play the usual for us in the school is to divide the tasks either in the beginning of the present school year or in the end of the previous one so we can advance them during summer vacation. Through the different performances we have presented we have split the different tasks of production, for instance in "The other side", last year´s One act play, i was in charge of the costumes and make-up while others were responsible for the scenery and props.

However a conflict of interests appears once an individual desires to approach more than one task, and the responsible for that specific task is opposed to the inclusion of someone else. Because of this we must understand what is best for the play itself, if someone wants to enter the designing aspect and be in charge of the costumes then we must understand what it means, if he´s/she´s inclusion into that aspect will increase the possible outcome of the play and the results will be better or if the inclusion of someone else in the specific aspect will diminish the possible quality of the play, then most likely that individual must understand the position where he is.

Even, though there is no "I" in theatre there is the chance an undeniable conflict of interests between members of production happens which can worsen the production aspect, and even though those conflicts are finally settled it is most likely that either one of the individuals involved will not be satisfied with the outcome of the situation.

Therefore I reach my final question, How important are individual interests of performers or people involved in a play to overcome the play itself which is the sole reason for many of us to be involved?