Channels of communication must be open in such a way that everyone can, and wishes to, contribute to the collaboration creatively and intellectually, that weaknesses are not glossed over or ignored, that problems are recognized and approached without fear of exposure or ridicule, that the quality of the work remains the focus. We will remember that finally, all collaborators are on the same side. It is imperative that we be able to laugh at ourselves. If we take ourselves too seriously, others will be afraid to approach, to speak truth, to disagree. They may therefore not speak what needs to be spoken for the collaboration to succeed, to make a difference.
Isolation prevents collaboration in teaching and making theatre.