The goal of the rehearsal room is to create a healthy environment for productivity and play. What are effective ways to foster community within the process? How does rehearsal change with online mediums and social distance guidelines? What skills can we develop in rehearsal to embody engagement?
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE CLASS BEST PRACTICES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS
Innovations in Socially Distant Performance asks every artist and educator that we are in communication with about their rehearsal techniques, rehearsal best practices, and methods to take care of their students and collaborators. We have compiled a working document which details our own best practices as academics, scholars, and artists, as well as some of the fabulous advice we have learned by interviewing others.
See our document here.
“DIRECTING ON ZOOM”
When picking a platform for virtual live performance making, the artist is picking the location where they will make site-specific work. Most virtual artists turn to Zoom, so it is the first tool we want to discuss. Some artists have shared with the community what they have learned while wrestling this platform (made for business meetings and webinars) for the performing arts.
How To Direct An Online Rehearsal
The most prolific sources of virtual rehearsal best practices seem to be youth theatre organizations. They are sharing guidelines, rules, and advice on how to teach youth theatre and create community during online rehearsals. IMPROVeD Shakespeare has one of the most specific and helpful best practices guidelines.