Theatre 7

"It's so much work; if it wasn't fun, I wouldn't do it at all."

Once you are cast in a Theatre 7 production, the real work begins.  Anyone appearing on stage in a Theatre 7 production must be a dues paying member of Theatre 7 for insurance purposes. Dues are $15.00 for the first family member and $7.00 for each additional family member to a maximum of $30.00 per family.

Rehearsal Schedule

From auditions to performances, a Theatre 7 production is usually a 6 to 8 week commitment.  Depending on the director and the production, rehearsals can run 4 to 7 days a week and be from 2 to 3 hours long (occasionally longer). The director will establish a rehearsal schedule based on the needs of the show while considering the conflicts of the cast members.  The rehearsal schedule is generally posted on the Theatre 7 Calendar of Events.

There are certain days in the rehearsal schedule which require mandatory attendance by the entire cast:

• picture night
• the week of run-throughs (generally two weeks prior to performances)
• the final week before the show opens (traditionally referred to as "Hell Week")
• move-in of the set (generally the Saturday and/or Sunday before the show opens)
• performance dates with a "pick-up" rehearsal in between
• strike of the set (generally the day the show closes, after the show)

Additional Expectations for Cast Members

"Community theatre is as much a social activity as it is a theatrical endeavor." It should be fun; but anything worth doing is worth doing well.

Respect the other cast members

• Arrive on time (generally, at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time for rehearsals).
• Attend rehearsals as scheduled.
• Be patient - wait your turn.  The director will try to set the schedule so as not to waste your time.
• If you are not able to attend a scheduled rehearsal due to an unforeseen conflict, let the director or assistant director know as soon as possible that you will not be there.

Respect the director(s)

• Follow direction.
• If you have a legitimate problem, talk to the director privately.  The director should respect your opinion, but the director makes the final decision.
• Learn about the play and the characters you are interested in so you are not well into the rehearsal process when you discover that there are scenes, actions, or dialogue you find objectionable.

Respect the production crew

• Work with what is supplied (costumes, props, set).  Occasionally, cast members are asked to supply some costume pieces, and nearly always must provide their own shoes.
• If you have a legitimate problem, let someone know and they will help you.