Hey there, everyone! Your friendly neighborhood Arts Apprentice, Shannon, here. It’s been so fun writing for the Front Row blog and working with our Front of House crews this season.
I’m so excited to cross behind the curtain to join the wonderful cast of The Music Man this summer! We’ve already been in rehearsals for a few weeks at this point, so I wanted to share a bit about the process and how you can prepare for your own rehearsals in the future. [Check out our auditions page for 2017/2018 audition dates!]
- No matter what’s on the rehearsal schedule for the evening, it’s important to have your script on hand, whether to write down your blocking (where and when to move onstage), review your vocal music, or record helpful character notes. And don’t forget a pencil!
- Staying hydrated is always a worthy goal, so bring your water bottle to rehearsal. It’s particularly essential for performers during the summer production because our choreographer Kelsey is certainly putting us through our paces! We’ve already choreographed all of the group dance numbers in The Music Man. I can’t wait for all of you to see our awesome marching in “76 Trombones.” You won’t believe the crazy tricks our Teen Dance Ensemble pulls off!
- Tick-tock, keep an eye on the clock! Being on time makes everything run much more smoothly, in rehearsal and in life. If you think you might be running late, give your stage manager a call so he or she can adjust accordingly.
- You’ve planned so well that you’re actually early to rehearsal? No worries! Now is the perfect time to review your lines and music, to make certain that you’re extra prepared for that evening’s work.
- Perhaps above all else, a positive attitude is a huge rehearsal essential! Even if the dance steps are difficult or the music notes are high, if you show up ready to work and have fun, you’ll surely keep out of “Trouble” and have a wonderful rehearsal.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these rehearsal tips. Stay tuned to Encore’s blog and social media pages for more sneak peaks as we get closer to the show. Share your excitement with us at @EncoreArlington and with #EncoreMusicMan!
Ready to catch a train to River City yourself? Get your tickets and take in all 76 (or so) of our trombones! To learn more about The Music Man, including performance dates, or to purchase tickets, please click here.
Photos by: Aileen Pangan and Madeline Pages
Blog contribution by: Shannon McCarthy, 2016-17 Arts Apprentice
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