Rehearsal Expectations

Before each rehearsal, actors should always...

• re-read the whole script

• be off book (completely memorized)

• hang out with the other actors

• warm up

An actor's warm up has three parts. They are...

• physical, vocal, mental

• physical, vocal, spiritual

• mental, observational, vocal

• vocal, cardiovascular, mental

When warming up we are focused on two skills. They are...

• memorization and emotions

• focus and energy

• speed and clarity

• comedy and tragedy

During rehearsal, actors should...

• practice as if it were the real performance.

• give about 50% of their energy to stay rested.

• overact everything.

• never ask questions.

Whenever a director gives you blocking, actors should always...

• interpret it however they want.

• take it as a suggestion.

• write it down and do it the same way every time.

• question whether it's a good idea.

During rehearsal, if an actor is not onstage, they should be...

• quietly chatting with friends.

• eating a snack.

• critiquing the actors' performances.

• working silently on offstage assignments or memorization.

When an actor is performing they should project their voice. That means...

• to speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard.

• to shout as loudly as possible.

• to change it to sound like a different person.

• to speak at a normal volume.

When a director gives actors notes during or after rehearsal, actors should...

• say "Thank you", write them down, and ask any clarifying questions.

• explain why the director is wrong.

• say "ok" and do nothing else.

• tell the other actors they're sorry.

When a rehearsal is over, actors should...

• immediately celebrate and run around onstage.

• stay quiet and listen to the director for instructions.

• walk offstage and get ready to leave.

• check in with other actors about how it went.

Who should correct or give notes to actors?

• Other actors and the director

• The playwright (the person who wrote the play)

• The audience

• Only the director