Rehearsing for a performance - EdexcelMid-rehearsal process for designers and performers

Designers

With initial ideas established, the team will begin to expand, develop and improve on them in a very practical process. The design team will need to be involved and consider the staging configuration, how it’s being used and the type of sightlines the audience will have.

• set design - consider the inclusion of any revolves, trucks, projection etc
• costume design - consider hair and make-up choices, plus any use of masks, wigs, adornments or small props
• lighting design - consider features such as direction, colour, intensity and special effects
• sound design - consider features such as amplification, music and sound effects, either live or recorded

Performers

Performers will have established the key facts of their characters, eg names, age and background, and now need to ensure that their vocal and physical performance choices are appropriate. They should consider:

• their language choices
• what they communicate subtly through this (the subtext)
• the character motivation and objectives
• the relationships between performers and audience

When thinking about movement, it is important to consider how a performer can use the set and costume and how that can impact their movements.