ABSTRACT
Dress rehearsals should be run as though they were performances. Following all dress rehearsals, the director will likely gather all the actors to the stage or to the house to give notes. Just as during rehearsals, stage management arrives first to unlock doors and turn on lights. Preshow for the stage management team means insuring that all aspects of the production are in their proper place, on, and functioning for the run of the show. The stage management team will be relied upon to keep track of time for the performers, crew, house manager, and audience members. If microphones are used during a show, typically time must be set aside before the house opens for mic checks. Prior to opening the house for each performance, the board operators should run light and sound checks.
