To give an example from another industry altogether, James Lapine just released a book detailing the process of creating the American musical Sunday in the Park with George.
The experience described in that book matches what you’re saying very closely, it sounds absolutely excruciating for all involved, but the director and composer’s belief that they were making something worthy carried them through.[0]
The experience described in that book matches what you’re saying very closely, it sounds absolutely excruciating for all involved, but the director and composer’s belief that they were making something worthy carried them through.[0]
[0] https://www.amazon.co.uk/Putting-Together-Stephen-Sondheim-C...