As the Chairman of the Drama Guild, Sir Turt couldn't just casually go watch a play, especially not one from the New Drama Guild.
'No, that's wrong. The New Drama Guild?'
'The sham Drama Guild!'
"How many of the critics we usually work with were invited?"
Sir Turt asked his secretary as he selected his formal wear. He had to be thoroughly prepared for this viewing.
Inviting famous critics to a premiere was a tradition in the theater industry, and the more distinguished ones wouldn't accept just any invitation.
An article from a well-known critic in the papers could directly determine whether a new play lived or died.
Thus, even though theater troupes and critics were often at odds, theater professionals still had no choice but to stay on good terms with them.
As Chairman of the Drama Guild, Sir Turt's proudest achievement was establishing a stable, mutually beneficial relationship with the critic industry.
