HOW SICK IS TOO SICK - 2 Questions

>> How sick should an actor be to not turn up for a performance??>My opinion is that an actor would need to be totally incapacitated (i.e. unable to walk and/ or talk) to be treated compassionately by me as a director or fellow actor. Acting takes strength of body and character and sometimes the latter holds the former together. I guess you have to ask the question, why do people involve themselves in a challenging experience like performing when they're not really prepared to put heart and soul into it. Passion and drive gives the performer the momentum necessary to create the work. In my experience 'sick' actors (meaning unwell, because we're all sick...) are not usually sick in body but lack the will to control their bodies and the determination to see the work through to its end.> What would you do if you saw that said actor perform the following> night at a different venue in a different show, showing no signs of> illness??I would never work with that actor again and I would never recommend them to anyone for anything. Reward the sure of heart. Nuture the talented ones, and treasure loyalty and professionalsim above all things.>