Group work
The rehearsal process takes a piece of drama from initial idea to the final performance. This process of refining and developing the performance should be documented, analysed and evaluated in the portfolio or devising log.
Group rehearsals
During rehearsals, it can be useful to give feedback and constructive advice to other members of the performance. In terms of both performance and design, consider:
- what is working well
- what could enhance the performance
- whether the group and individual aims and intentions are being fulfilled
A rehearsal to bring all design elements together for final checks. help to ensure that all the technical and design elements work together. They also help to confirm that all cues are clear, and that crew members know what they are responsible for as well as where everything goes on and off stage.
A Usually the final rehearsal before opening night, running the performance exactly as it would be on the night. is usually the final rehearsal before performing to an audience. It allows the show to run exactly as it would on the night, to check that all performance and design elements come together in real time.
It can be useful to have someone watch a rehearsal, to get an idea of How the audience respond in the moment, eg laughing, gasping or sitting silently engaged. and to receive impartial feedback.
Health and safety
All roles are responsible for ensuring health and safety during rehearsals and performances, working within the latest safety procedures.
More guides on this topic
- Responding to a stimulus - AQA
- Developing an idea - AQA
- Selecting a genre or performance style - AQA
- Selecting a practitioner - AQA
- Rehearsing for a performance - AQA
- Interpreting and performing a character - AQA
- Designing a production - AQA
- Health and safety considerations - AQA
- Creating a portfolio or devising log - AQA