Leading up to the show, the rehearsal get significantly more intense. These rehearsals are every day, and last several hours at a time. They're run throughs of the show, which can seem to drag on and on, with all the times that you're not doing anything, and other people are. At first, there's no tech, and you're still imagining a lot of things.
At least you know when these rehearsals are well in advance.
But then, the tech finally gets added on. The rehearsals are grueling, and last even longer, because it's necessary to set all the lights and sound and such. And on top of that, the directors are still giving corrections, which means that there is even more to worry about.
The worst part is the amount of time they take. You basically have to eat dinner as soon as you get home from school, try to squeeze homework in whenever you can, and rehearse late into the night.
Fortunately, the school is close to where I live, and it only takes a few minutes to get home, normally a little before 11:00.
Part Two: Spring Dance Show
Leading up to the show, the rehearsal get significantly more intense. These rehearsals are every day, and last several hours at a time. They're run throughs of the show, which can seem to drag on and on, with all the times that you're not doing anything, and other people are. At first, there's no tech, and you're still imagining a lot of things.
And a lot of these rehearsals are last minute decisions, announced the day before.
But then, the tech finally gets added on. The rehearsals are grueling, and last even longer, because it's necessary to set all the lights and sound and such. And on top of that, the instructors are still giving corrections, which means that there is even more to worry about.
The worst part is the amount of time they take. You basically have to eat dinner as soon as you get home from school, try to squeeze homework in whenever you can, and rehearse late into the night.
Unfortunately, the theater is no where near where I live, and there's still a very long drive to get back home, normally a little after 11:00
In summary...
I'm in high school. My fellow cast members complain all the time about how hard tech week is. They fear that time of year throughout the entire rehearsal process.
I take dance class. Almost no one complains about how hard our tech week is. It's just an extension of the rehearsal process, and they appreciate the fellowship.
I take two tech weeks. Neither is more grueling than the other. Both are worth it.
-NM
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