I'm directing a small performance. It's a tiny project, low-budget, literally in my backyard. I've been working with the actors all year and the performance is in 2 weeks. Everything is great. Except my lead. They don't know some of their songs because they missed so many practices over the year. I'm trying really hard to find a date for the dress rehearsal. The performance is on the 23rd, so I suggested the 20th. They can't make it; they can't do any time during the week. I suggest the 16th. They can't make it; it's their anniversary. I suggest the morning of the 23rd, even though me and a few other actors have a four hour rehearsal for a different show that day. They can't make it. They have a guitar lesson.
I don't know what I'm supposed to do at this point. They're a great actor and have an incredible voice, but it feels like they're being difficult on purpose and I don't know what to do. If anyone has any kind of suggestion, I really need it.