Sunday, September 8 — Rehearsal, READ THROUGH — 4:30-6:00pm
• Entire script read-through with every speaking part. Discuss each person’s character and their personalities. Help them with lines and interpretations. No movement takes place at this rehearsal.
Sunday, September 15 — Rehearsal, ALL SPEAKING ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• First time to act out the parts using scripts. Begin to block where the kids stand, where their entrances are and movements they will make with their hands. We may not get through the entire script as we will stop and start a lot.
Sunday, September 22 — Rehearsal, ALL SPEAKING ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• Continue blocking and stage directions with scripts. First 3 scenes memorized by next rehearsal.
Sunday, September 29 — Rehearsal, ALL SPEAKING ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• Rehearse the first 3 scenes from memory. Once scenes are memorized they can really begin to act out their part with more freedom. Fix any memory mistakes for next time.
Sunday, October 13 — Rehearsal, ALL SPEAKING ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• Rehearse the first 3 scenes from memory. Memorize scenes 4-5 by the next rehearsal.
Sunday, October 20 — Rehearsal, ALL SPEAKING ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• Rehearse all scenes if possible. Make sure they begin to be aware of where the audience is sitting and facing that direction as much as possible. Instruct them to use the hand away from the audience for motions. Assign the remaining scenes to be memorized. (Scene 6 – 8).
Sunday, October 27 — Rehearsal, ALL ROLES — 4:30-6:00pm
• First week they do not use a script. They need to always bring their scripts to make notes on about instruction. Remind them to review their scripts every week. This week we will give a lot of help with cues.
Sunday, November 3 — Rehearsal, ALL ROLES (No Ensemble) — 4:30-6:00pm
• Begin to practice all scenes in order. Between scenes allow them to review the next scene for 1 minute. Make sure they are conscious of where the audience is located, and facing them when speaking. Discuss what song follows the scene, make sure they know if they are supposed to start a scene.
Sunday, November 10 — Rehearsal, Choreography (EVERYONE) — 4:30-6:00pm • Learning Choreography for first 3 songs.
Sunday, November 17 — Rehearsal, Choreography (EVERYONE) — 4:30-6:00pm • Review first 3 songs quickly; Learn next 3 songs.
Sunday, November 24 — Rehearsal, Choreography (EVERYONE) — 4:30-6:00pm • Review previous 3 songs; Learn last 2 songs and Curtain Call.
Sunday, December 1 — Walk-Through Rehearsal, EVERYONE — 4:30-6:00pm • Full run of the show from beginning to as far as we can make it.
Thursday, December 5 — Tech Rehearsal, EVERYONE — 5:30-7:30pm • Full run of show with lights and mics.
Friday, December 6 — Dress Rehearsal, EVERYONE — 5:30-7:30pm • Full run of show with costumes, mics, etc.