How many understudies are needed for one production? For the Jersey Opera House, the numbers continue to climb as another senior figure has stepped down.
Cyril Whelan has left his role as interim chair after less than eight weeks in post.
It follows the resignations of his predecessor Dave Chalk and interim director Andy Eagle in April.
Mr Whelan had served on the Opera House board for thirteen years.
A statement from Jersey Opera House Limited announcing his departure said Mr Whelan had stepped down due to “growing pressures” in other commitments – such as his work as an advocate, a coroner, a judge at the Employment and Discrimination Tribunal, and chair of the Gambling Commission.
“Cyril has decided to dedicate his time and talent to those,” the statement said.
Jersey Opera House Limited has not yet confirmed a replacement for Mr Whelan or a permanent successor to Mr Eagle.
However, a consultant has been recruited to direct the theatre’s management following Mr Eagle’s departure – the costs of which have not been made public.
Jersey Opera House Limited also confirmed that a recruitment process to find a CEO is “about to get underway”.