{"id":2254,"date":"2023-07-31T10:02:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T10:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2025-01-17T17:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:06:11","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-theatre-rehearsal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-essentials\/how-to-prepare-for-theatre-rehearsal\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect on Your First Day of Theatre Rehearsal"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Tips for preparing for your first day of rehearsal, what to bring, and how to overcome nerves.<\/h2>\n<p>The first day on a new job can be daunting. As actors, we spend most of our time feeling anxious, scared and overwhelmed when we haven\u2019t booked any work for a long period of time. And when the call finally comes and we book a new role, we\u2019re often set off once again with feelings of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/lifestyle-wellbeing\/how-to-manage-imposter-syndrome\/\">imposter syndrome<\/a>. Knowing what to expect on your first day of theatre rehearsals can help ease a lot of these worries.<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re new to working in theatre, or you&#8217;re getting back into stage work, here are some answers to questions and concerns you may have about your first day of theatre rehearsals.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing for Theatre Rehearsals<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re likely to be sent the script before your first day, so be sure to read it through before you start rehearsals. In some cases, reading the script a couple times over is very helpful.<\/p>\n<p>The first time you read the script through, you should get a sense of the story and how your character fits into the world of the play. This is where you can indulge in the world of the production and allow yourself to feel excited by it.<\/p>\n<p>The second time should be more practical. Personally, I like to create a glossary listing all the words I don\u2019t know the meaning of \u2013 along with any words I don\u2019t know how to pronounce. When I have a comprehensive list, I go through each word one by one and research their meaning, pronunciation and origin.<\/p>\n<p>After this, I highlight my lines and create a list of things to do to prepare for the rehearsal process. Things I like to include can range anywhere from creating a playlist for my character to what films and documentaries to watch for research. Lists like this can be specific to you and whatever you think will help you during the rehearsal process.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Bring to Rehearsal<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure what to take with you on your first day, think back to your first day of school. These are a few things I always take with me:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The script<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A notebook<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A pen or pencil<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A water bottle<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Some snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>In the Rehearsal Room<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll have received instructions from stage management about where to go on your first day and what time to be there. Expect to enter a room with a large table and chairs set up around it. The director will probably introduce themselves first, and then there\u2019ll be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-essentials\/bonding-with-a-new-cast-tips\/\">introductions between the cast<\/a>\u00a0and production team.<\/p>\n<p>I like to make a note of everyone\u2019s names and their role on the front page of my script \u2013 this way I know who\u2019s playing who and who the members of production are, as it can be a lot to remember on the first day.<\/p>\n<h3>The Read Through<\/h3>\n<p>The first day of rehearsals is where you\u2019ll hear the script being read aloud for the first time. You and the other actors will read through the script, and stage directions will be read by a member of the production team. There\u2019s no pressure on the first read through to \u2018act\u2019 \u2013 the purpose is to simply hear each other and get a sense of the play.<\/p>\n<p>In some instances, members of production will be taking notes for what they should be working on after hearing the piece out loud. This can include the costume, set and sound designers.<\/p>\n<p>The first read through can be scary as it&#8217;s where you\u2019ll be reading out loud to a room full of people you just met \u2013 but remember, everyone in the room is there for the same reason. There should be a sense of excitement where you can play and be curious about what you\u2019re about to embark on.<\/p>\n<h3>Overcoming Feelings of Fear and Anxiety<\/h3>\n<p>Outside of knowing what to expect on your first day, there is also knowing what feelings to expect before you start working on the production. I don\u2019t know a single actor who doesn\u2019t feel a sense of fear and anxiety around the work they do, even after they\u2019ve booked the job. There\u2019s a funny comfort in knowing that even\u00a0Academy Award-winning actress,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abc7chicago.com\/viola-davis-imposter-syndrome-oscars-actress\/1777475\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viola Davis, has feelings reminiscent of imposter syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/6-ways-combat-audition-nerves\/\">how do you combat nerves<\/a>\u00a0and use them productively?<\/p>\n<p>Your anxiety comes from not knowing how things will go, and your excitement is overshadowed by fear. You care about this, so you have feelings and emotions about doing a good job. What has helped me in the past is to try and take myself and my ego out of the process.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s work, and work takes dedication and commitment. Try to create a routine around rehearsals; make lists of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/interviews-podcasts\/what-actors-do-between-roles\/\">things to do outside of rehearsals<\/a>\u00a0and take breaks. By giving yourself a sense of productivity, you can take away the fear and replace it with a sense of control and stability.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Expect in the First Week of Rehearsals<\/h3>\n<p>After getting through the first day, the rest of the week will feel slightly less daunting. You may wake up with more curiosity and excitement about getting up to go to work every day. After hearing the play aloud, you will feel excited to get up on your feet and watch the production really take its shape.<\/p>\n<p>Soon after, things will get organised and start moving pretty fast and the stage manager will be the person who gives you the information you need going forward. This will include the production schedule, costume fittings and any other important information you\u2019ll need to know.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably get an off-book date for when you need to know your lines by and when you\u2019ll be moving into the theatre. Most productions have a separate rehearsal space and move onto the stage closer to opening.<\/p>\n<p>The key thing to remember is that the first day of rehearsals will be a memory you look back on. For example, the moment when you met your cast for the first time. When you had zero expectations and a blank space where the production appeared.<\/p>\n<p>Preparation can take you far in terms of setting you up for the work during rehearsals, but it&#8217;s the belief in yourself and that you belong in the room that takes you to closing night with a sense that you have been a part of something really special.<\/p>\n<p><em>From all of us at Spotlight, we want to say a huge thank you to Karen for sharing these great rehearsal tips!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Take a look at our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\">News &amp; Advice<\/a>\u00a0section for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/?tags=theatre\">great advice about theatre<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for preparing for your first day of rehearsal, what to bring, and how to overcome nerves. The first day on a new job can be daunting. 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