TECHNICAL REHEARSALS Clause Samples
The TECHNICAL REHEARSALS clause establishes the requirement and procedures for conducting technical run-throughs prior to an event or performance. It typically outlines when and where these rehearsals will take place, who must attend (such as technical staff, performers, or production crew), and what equipment or systems will be tested, such as lighting, sound, and stage mechanics. This clause ensures that all technical aspects are coordinated and functioning properly before the actual event, minimizing the risk of technical failures and ensuring a smooth execution.
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS. 1. Technical Rehearsals do not approximate real time audience conditions (i.e. Cue-To- Cue; Stop/Start; No full wardrobe).
a. Minor maintenance and/or touch-up work pertaining to the Technical Rehearsal will be allowed when the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Call and the University agree upon the scope of the work.
2. The minimum call shall be four (4) hours.
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS. The above notwithstanding, during the two-week period consisting of the workweek preceding and the workweek including the first paid public performance, rehearsal may include no more than a total of 6 days of not more than 8 out of 9½ hours. The Producer may extend up to five of those days to rehearse up to 10 out of 11½ hours with an additional one-sixth (1/6th) pro- rated tech bump payment of respective category minimum salary to all actors and stage managers, and this payment shall be in addition to the stage manager tech week payment (in accordance with Rule 67(O)). This additional payment shall be paid no later than the week following the week containing said extended rehearsal. The decision to utilize this provision shall be at the discretion of the Producer. Any other rehearsal days in this period shall be no longer than 7 out of 8 ½ hours except that rehearsal on any performance day may not exceed 4 hours. Rehearsal on any two- performance day shall be limited to 2 hours. (See also Rules 42(D) and 42(F) regarding Minors.)
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS. Actors and Stage Managers will not be permitted to perform in front of an audience until they have had a technical rehearsal on the set in the performance space. Such technical rehearsal must include, at minimum, a continuous run-through of the full show and must include, but will not be limited to, rehearsal on the set with any props, lighting effects, microphones, sound effects, projections, mechanical or pyrotechnical devices, weapons, and costumes necessary for the production. This rule will not apply to Understudies. See V.F.17
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS. The day(s)/hour(s) after plotting but before the first dress rehearsal.
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS. Technical rehearsals have the potential to be a stressful time for everyone so the devised schedule needs to be clear about who is needed and when so that people are not left hanging around. The creative team and their operators have limited time to implement their designs so flexibility is paramount. Clear and regular breaks should be allocated. Any downtime for the cast can often be utilised for a speedrun of lines led by the Assistant Director. When the set build is finished, the Set Designer and Stage Manager are responsible for making sure that the stage and auditorium is clear, safe and all construction materials are removed. If the set, sound and lighting designers are ready it may then be possible to run through cues with the cast onstage. The Stage Manager should be check with designers and avoid making assumptions. Monday daytime (up to 18:00) is usually reserved for lighting and set designers to make any final adjustments. If the production is opening on Tuesday, Monday evening will be the dress rehearsal. If opening on Wednesday, Monday evening can be used to do a tech run or cue-to-cue; Tuesday evening would then be the dress rehearsal. The Stage Manager will advise call times. The aim is for the dress rehearsal to start at 7.30pm (regular show time) to replicate, as nearly as possible, show conditions. The Stage Manager should take a final accurate timing to inform the Front of House team of the running time. The Stage Manager should check in with the Marketing Manager to ensure the photographer is due to arrive at the time expected and remember to warn the cast that photographs will be taken during the dress rehearsal. Although the Director ▇▇▇▇▇ the production through to completion, the show then becomes the provenance of the Stage Manager who will make any necessary decisions. They will set call times for actors, maintain discipline backstage, liaise with the crew and keep in contact with the Front of House team. Please be aware that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all backstage areas including the dressing room; the building is smoke free throughout. Maintaining a clear and tidy dressing room is the responsibility of ALL. Caution should be exercised when leaving personal items anywhere backstage; these are not currently covered by Tower’s insurance policy. There is a safe in the dressing room which may be used by cast and crew for any valuables; the Stage Manager will have a key. The Strike is the clearing of all set and stagi...