Rehearsal

Rehearsal dates, times and locations are subject to change. Rehearsals may be scheduled either by age group, cast, or production number at any time within the Fri/Sat/Sun rehearsal times. We will make every effort to give you plenty of advance notice of any schedule changes. Check the RCTC BAND calendar for the most current information. Rehearsals begin at Hawkins School of Performing Arts, 118 Woodmere Road, Folsom CA 95630.  Rehearsals will move to the performance venue at Natomas High School at the half way point of the workshop.

TECH WEEK is the final week of rehearsal prior to our opening performance. During this time additional rehearsals will occur on the weekend and every weeknight evening by cast. In addition, there may be extra weekend rehearsals prior to this time, including Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all cast members. Typically, evening rehearsals during tech week weeknights are from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This time is critical to ensure that all the technical aspects of the show (lights, sets, props, etc.) are ready for show opening. 

Please keep in mind that the Artistic Staff will attempt to end rehearsal as close to the scheduled end times as possible, but we ask that you remain flexible, especially the closer we get to opening night. Regardless, we expect parents who must transport their children to arrive at rehearsal at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled end time.

Attendance

Cast member commitment to the production is critical. Rehearsal attendance helps members become comfortable and confident in their roles. Rehearsals require the attendance of ALL cast members in order to be effective. Cast members depend upon each other to be where they are expected to be in the case of dance numbers or stage movements, to deliver expected lines, and to sing the expected musical parts. Absences create confusion, especially for our younger cast members.

  • No more than three excused rehearsal absences will be allowed. There must be no absences during tech week.  Absences added after casting will be considered unexcused.   Unexcused absences may result in the removal or re-casting of the cast member and may affect their eligibility for the next production for which they register.  Cast members more than 30 minutes late to rehearsal will be considered absent.

  • All cast members must make themselves available for either of the two casts – without show conflicts.  

  • Depending upon the numbers, ages, and sexes of the participants, we may need to request that some cast members participate in each of the two casts (“double casting”).

  • Registration is limited. It is possible that not everyone who applies will get in. Because of this, if you choose to register but then drop out after the show is cast and rehearsals are underway, you may be ineligible for future productions.

  • During tech week (the week prior to opening night) both casts will rehearse extensively on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and casts will alternate rehearsing every weeknight.