ABSTRACT
Typically, the very first rehearsal for a play will consist of a table read, in which the whole cast sits around a table and reads through the entire script, each reading his or her role. A crucial aspect of rehearsals for musicals is staging and choreographing musical numbers. Immediately prior to every rehearsal, there is a certain amount of preparation that stage management must complete. One of the stage manager's responsibilities during rehearsal is to create a rehearsal report. This will lay out anything important that occurs in rehearsal, as well as any notes that need to be passed on to the various departments. There are two types of scriptural notes: blocking notes and script notes. A method of recording blocking is to use a groundplan and numbered movements tracking sheet. When working on a musical or other large production, it can be difficult to keep track of blocking/choreography/fights.
