Rehearsals should be every week at the same time, same place, and same day if at all possible. This consistency is helpful for participants to feel comfortable.
Rehearsals should be every week at the same time, same place, and same day if at all possible. This consistency is helpful for participants to feel comfortable.
Here is an example of what a schedule could look like:
4 Weekly Rehearsals
April 3, 10, 17, & 24
April 3, 10, 17, & 24
Arrival at 2:15-2:30
2:30-2:45
Social Time
Social Time
2:45-3:15
Introductory Game
Introductory Game
3:15-3:45
Rehearsal Time
Rehearsal Time
3:45-3:50
Dismissal
Dismissal
2 Tech Rehearsals
May 1 & 7
May 1 & 7
Arrival at 2:15-2:30
2:30-2:45
Social Time
Social Time
2:45-3:45
Rehearsal Time
Rehearsal Time
3:45-3:50
Dismissal
Dismissal
Note: The second tech rehearsal should be the day before the show to help solidify the consistency of performing their acts and establish confidence.
Performance
May 8
May 8
Arrival at 2:15-2:30
2:30-2:45
Social Time
Social Time
2:45-3:30
Show run-through
Show run-through
3:30-4:00
Guests Arriving/Down Time
Guests Arriving/Down Time
4:00-4:45
Performance
Performance
5:00-5:30
Dismissal
Dismissal
Note: The length of your performance will depend on the number of participants.