Tips to Make Rehearsals Efficient and Effective

We asked drama teachers: How do you make your rehearsals run efficiently and effectively?

Let’s hear from teachers on the front lines.

Punctuality and Preparedness

• Communicate the schedule
• Be on time. This means cast and crew
• Start on time – just as important!
• Have a good warm-up planned for vocals, character development, and physical
• Have a game plan for the goals of the rehearsal

Attitude goes a long way

• Bring good-natured and hardworking attitudes
• Don’t expect perfection, but expect dedication
• Respect the goals of the rehearsal
• Have patience
• Know when to stop
• Be willing to be vulnerable

Reflect and Plan

• End on time
• Clean up
• Have a reflective wrap up at the end for actors, crew, and director.
• Communicate the next scheduled rehearsal and plans
• Celebrate the hard work done!

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