Play Rehearsal Etiquette

Which of the following is an important part of rehearsal etiquette for a play?

• Arriving late, as long as you behave for the rest of the rehearsal

• Talking loudly offstage to discuss your performance during the scene

• Being prepared, attentive, and respectful of the director’s time and the other actors’ efforts

• Bringing food and snacks to eat during rehearsals whenever you’re hungry

What should you do if you are not on stage during a rehearsal?

• Sit and talk backstage with friends, waiting for your next scene

• Pay attention to what’s happening on stage, so you’re ready when it's your turn, and stay focused on the rehearsal

• Use the time to go over your lines quietly, but ignore the rest of the rehearsal

• Leave the rehearsal space to take a break, even if it's not your turn on stage and try to secretly look at your phone

Which action demonstrates respect for your fellow cast members during rehearsal?

• Correcting others when they forget their blocking

• Laughing (with them) at their mistakes to make them feel comfortable

• Staying focused, listening actively, and being on time

• Giving them advice on how to say their lines better

What is the best way to handle a disagreement with another actor during rehearsal?

• Discuss the issue calmly and respectfully

• Argue loudly in front of everyone

• Keep talking to ensure they understand your point of view

• Take the director’s advice only and prove you're correct

Why is it important to bring your script to every rehearsal?

• To share it with the actors who may have forgotten theirs

• Because you’re required to have it, even if you’ve memorized your lines

• To use as a prop on stage

• To refer to the script for blocking and notes, ensuring you stay on track with the director’s vision

What should you do if you make a mistake during rehearsal?

• Keep going and ignore the mistake, hoping no one notices

• Apologize immediately and stop the rehearsal to point out your error

• Blame another actor - it's usually someone else who trips you up

• Acknowledge the mistake, fix it, and stay focused

What is the best way to use your script during a class play rehearsal?

• Use it to follow along with others and only look at your lines when it’s your turn to speak

• Hold it up in front of your face the entire time so you don’t forget your lines

• Keep it open and refer to it for blocking, notes, and lines when needed, without interrupting the flow of the scene

• Only use it to memorize lines at home and never bring it to rehearsal

Why is it important to respect the rehearsal space?

• To ensure a safe and productive environment for everyone

• So you can leave your belongings everywhere

• To make it harder for others to rehearse

• To avoid cleaning up after yourself

How can you support your fellow actors during any scene?

• Offer encouragement with your energy and focus, even if your character isn’t speaking
  

• Quietly point out their mistakes so they can improve in real time

• Break character to help them if they forget a line or seem unsure

• Focus only on your own performance to avoid being distracted

What is the primary purpose of rehearsal?

• To memorize lines as quickly as possible

• To perfect individual performances without focusing on the group

• To explore the scene, build ensemble chemistry, and refine choices

• To practice the blocking until it’s perfect and everyone knows exactly where to stand