Collectors Theater from Alicante presents On the Director on September 30, a show that starts with a title hinting at its odd mood and its satirical curiosity about life behind the scenes in the performing arts. The plot follows three cast members who decide to assemble their own musical to claim a first and maybe final chance at recognition. The premise feels like a gamble, a bold move by artists who know the fragility of small productions yet refuse to fade away. They believe they can stage a performance that will unlock doors they have long sought to open.
When they submit the proposal, the play is credited to Mark Montagud, with Ivan Jimenez as the director. The script is condensed into a single page that invites the characters to fuse their personal experiences with a shared dream. The trio—Mila Garcia, Dolores Faraco, and Diego Juan—bring authentic voices to the piece, and the jury recognizes this honesty, agreeing to proceed after a first May meeting where each member spoke about their background. The young writer, 23 years old, finished a text that has already won broad agreement among the creative team.
Starting from scratch presents its own challenges, yet the team quickly discovers the value of improvisation. The three actors improvise freely, shaping scenes that reveal what is unseen in typical theatrical rehearsals and what should not occur on stage. A sense of risk fuels the process, and some moments feel almost ridiculous, like a wedding plan that can either shine if money is ample or fall apart if it is not. The ending, in particular, promises to be the most entertaining moment, a playful culmination of their efforts. Diego notes that audiences should expect to see themselves in the characters because the story centers on life rather than celebrity status. The ensemble agrees that what matters is the exposure and the leap into the unknown, leaving viewers to decide what is real and what is fiction, while still believing in the truth of the performance.
Marcos Montagud, Susana Martinez, Dolores Faraco, Diego Juan, Mila Garcia, and Iván Jiménez are listed as the key contributors to the production. The team acknowledges the collaborative effort that defines the project, with the charismatic stage presence of the performers and the guidance of a strong creative crew shaping the work from rehearsal to premiere. The production relies on a blend of personal storytelling and musical ambition, with original songs written by Montagud and music composed by Carlos López. The result is a musical piece that remains true to its intimate roots while inviting a broader audience to listen closely to the characters’ journeys.
The pace of the show is described as energetic and bold. The three protagonists take on a single, decisive move in the narrative, crafting a performance that feels both fearless and nimble. Iván Jiménez, the director, emphasizes that the show depends on the audience connecting with the characters at a human level rather than chasing fame. This approach aims to show dignity in anonymity and to encourage viewers to relate to the performers on a personal level, seeing themselves in ordinary lives rather than in polished stardom. This contrast helps underline the idea that art can be meaningful even without a glittering backdrop.
The author notes the tension and humor inherent in combining a theatrical work with musical elements. The piece serves as a tribute to the daily challenges people face while pursuing their goals, highlighting the joys and frustrations that come with ambition. The theater company plans to pause rehearsals briefly at the Director before resuming later in the month to reach the September 30 premiere at the Alacant a Escena festival. The show promises depth beyond its surface humor, inviting reflection on what success and failure mean in a creative life. Jiménez and Montagud both suggest that if the project succeeds in sparking thoughtful conversation rather than offering easy answers, it will have achieved its purpose. [Source: Collectors Theater, Alicante]