TECH BUILDS
The Technical Director requires that all cast members help build the set and set
pieces. This is an excellent opportunity for you to understand, first hand, what's
involved in building a set.
You will meet and get to know members of Tech Crew. You may also be asked to help
move props or set pieces during the show.
At the Technical Director's disgression, you will be shown how to use power tools
along with the many hand tools required during the construction process. The skills
you learn will stay with you long after you leave GHS. Just think of the sets you
can build once you have your own home!! Or maybe just do some remodeling or painting
instead.
It would be a good idea to get your Tech Build hours in as soon as possible. That
will be one less thing you have to worry about during Dress Rehearsal.
NOTE: If you start feeling a bit too important because you have a leading role,
just remember that Tech Crew controls the lights and sound. As Woody told Sid,
"Remember to play nice." And most of all, have fun!!
TECH WEEK
This is the week leading up to opening night. Depending on the size of the
production, it can be the two weeks prior.
As a member of the cast, this is a good time to complete the number of required
hours building the set if you've not already done so. There are always last minute
things to be done and a finishing touch here or there.
The Technical Director will communicate their expectations to you. Contact them
if you have any questions.
DRESS REHEARSAL
This is the week leading up to opening night. This is often the most intense
time before the show opens as you are dealing with costumes, props, a set
that is evolving into it's final form and lighting cues.
Expect the days to be long. Bring stuff like homework to do as time permits.
TIME MANAGEMENT
One of the challenges that you'll face as a member of the cast is time management.
This is particularly true during dress rehearsals.
Depending on which role you're playing, you can expect to spend a significant amount
of time on stage rehearsing scenes. Musicals are notorious for late hours.
Here are some recommendations on how to cope. You may find some of these useful or
you may have perfected your own way to deal with the timey wimey stuff.
Just know that many others have successfully navigated this challenging time and
we have no doubt that you will too.
