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The SM will meet with ASMs to explain roles and determine scheduling for the rehearsal. Make sure to give the SM your phone number.
Read-through
Be there! You’ll get to know the actors and meet the director, and see how the rehearsal runs. If you haven’t ASMed with a theatre group at MIT before, make arrangements with the SM to observe a full rehearsal before you ASM on your own.
Rehearsal period:
Help run rehearsals.
- Take down blocking in SM script copy. Always take down in pencil as everything has a tendency to change.
- Keep track of props/set/costumes- note any new changes or director notes
- Be on-book for actors. (when they say "line" give them their line)
- After rehearsal, put things away as necessary. The SM/ASM is responsible for securing all rehearsal items and the rehearsal room.
- Write a rehearsal report. WRITE DETAILED REPORTS. Make sure any notes from the director on what needs to be rehearsed, what props are needed, costumes, etc. are taken down. An example is attached. This helps the prod staff keep updated on new items they need or constraints on items they know about.
- Attend Production meetings
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