Once you arrive on the set, there are lots of people to meet. From the cast to the crew, you’ll encounter many different types of personalities and it’s important that you find a way to work together for the successful completion of the project. Sometimes this is easily done. But unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for conflict to break out and drama – the kind that’s not scripted - to ensue.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned actor, conflict on the set can cost you jobs, your reputation and eventually your career. When Isaiah Washington engaged in a heated argument with cast members on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, the situation escalated, spilled over into the media and eventually resulted in the actor’s termination.
It’s important to remember that no matter what, you’ve been hired to do a job – which means you should strive for professionalism at all times. Your career will be far more successful if you develop a reputation as someone who’s easy to get along with and works will with others.
Here are a few ways to avoid conflict when you begin your Hollywood career:
- Don’t discuss issues with the cast and crew while you’re angry. If you become upset, excuse yourself from the set and take some time to calm down.
- Don’t chastise other members of the cast and crew. If someone is causing a problem, advise the director or producer and let him or her handle the matter.
- Be a team player – it’s not just about you.
- Be considerate of others on the set, regardless of their position or role.
- Leave business related issues, such as salary, to your agent or manager to handle.
- Remember when your mother said, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” That’s definitely a rule to live by on set.
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