is the process of planning and rehearsing where and how actors move on stage during a scene or musical number.
• Gestures, posture spacing
The director usually gives the blocking during early rehearsals and the stage manager records it in the script
is a cast member who us responsible for learning the role of a principal (lead) character and steps in when the main actor is unable to preform - due to illness or injury or time off.
Unlike a swing (who covers ensemble tracks), an understudy usually:
• Performs in the ensemble regularly
• Is ready to jump into the lead role if needed
is a performer who doesn't regularly appear on stage each night in the same role but instead is trained to cover multiple ensemble roles - often several !!
Each of these roles is called a 'track ' (meaning a specific ensemble number's cheography, lines, costume changes etc.).
So if someone in the ensemble is sick, injured, or away the Swing jumps in sometimes with only hours' notice and performs that track.
A tech rehearsal is when all the technical elements of a production are added for the first time.
This includes: Lightning Cues, Sound Effects and Microphones, Costumes, Props and Set Changes, Scene Transitions.
It's often the longest and most detailed rehearsal in the entire process.
is a special rehearsal in musical theatre where the cast and orchestra rehearse together for the first time - but without staging or movement.
• The cast finally sings with the live orchestra (instead of piano tracks).
• The music director adjusts tempos, balances and cues.
• It helps everyone sync musically before adding technical elements like blocking and lights.
is when a performer has to completely change costumes (sometimes hair, shoes, even makeup) in a very short amount of time - often under 60 seconds, sometimes just 10 - 15 seconds!
These changes usually happen:
• Backstage or in the wings
• With the help of a dresser or wardrobe crew
• Between scenes or even mid - song!
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