For the actor, director, designer or anyone working on a production…
The Alpha question to ask yourself in pre-production or during rehearsals:
“How best do I tell THIS story?”
The Omega question to ask yourself during the run of a show or after you’ve released your art to the public:
“Did I do my best to tell THIS story?”
If the answer is yes, then you’ve succeeded.
Anything else you got right is a bonus.