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Show Week Rehearsals
When and where are rehearsals?
Evening rehearsals on Show Week take place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, unless otherwise indicated. They are usually from 6-9pm.
Always check the Backstage Page for your production for a detailed Show Week schedule.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
303 N Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Please park in the lot off of Ellendale. Walk around to the courtyard. Find the first set of double doors. (Please do not park in the alcove)
What about costumes and props?
Each student is responsible for his or her own costumes and props. They should be kept in a bag that can be transported to and from rehearsals.
Please bring props in on Tuesday so we can begin rehearsing with them.
How can I stay well on Show Week?
Show weeks are long and busy weeks, and children often end up feeling fatigued, and sometimes develop nausea and headaches.
The best thing students can do is STAY HYDRATED. Drink lots and lots of water and avoid sugary drinks.
Food should be light and healthy. Avoid fast food, heavy food, cheesy or greasy food.
Dress Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal for plays and musicals take place on Thursday evening of Show Week.
For homeschool plays, they take place on Friday evening of Show Week.
For kids' musicals, they take place the morning of Show Day.
For plays and musicals, you should arrive no earlier than 3:30pm. Please arrive when your schedule allows, depending on work schedules, etc. You don't need to let us know what time you are arriving. The staggered arrival helps us get everyone mic'd up and ready to start Tech Rehearsal around 6pm.
Dress rehearsal will be at The Warehouse Theater:
The Warehouse Theater at E-Street Dance
2113 Columbia Park Dr Ste 4A
Edgewood, MD 21040
Always check the Backstage Page for your production for a detailed Show Week schedule.
As Theatreworks has officially taken over the Warehouse Theater, and is no longer affiliated with the dance studio, we are no longer allowed to enter the dance studio at all.
This means we must enter and exit through the back door. (This does not apply to our guests when they are attending the shows)
If you are not familiar with the back entrance, please reference the image below.
There will be a sign outside that says "Theatreworks Live"
What should I expect on Dress Rehearsal Day?
We do not have access to the theater prior to dress rehearsal day, and therefore this is also tech rehearsal for us. We will start with a tech rehearsal and then a full dress rehearsal.
These long rehearsals include a lot of stopping and waiting as the tech team makes adjustments. Students should bring quiet things to stay entertained, like books, or bring headphones for electronics.
When we move into full dress rehearsal, all electronics must be put away.
Food on Dress Rehearsal Day
Food may only be consumed in the back hall behind the seats. The only thing allowed backstage is clear water.
There will be a break for meals, but we cannot provide a time in advance as these rehearsals are very fluid. Students should pack meals. Please do not plan to bring food to the theater, as the texting back and forth between parents and students is disruptive to our rehearsal.
Heavy foods like pizza should be avoided, especially for musicals. Caffeine should also be avoided.
When and where is Dress Rehearsal?
Shows
Call Time is the time actors should arrive at the theater for the show.
For musicals, Call Time is usually 2 hours before Show Time.
For Plays, it is usually 90 minutes.
For Kids' Musicals, the Dress Rehearsal is usually scheduled for 2 hours before the first show. Call time for the second show is usually 1 hour before show time.
Actors should arrive at Call Time in costume, ready to go.
Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to call time, as there may not be adults present to supervise.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets are released about 6-8 weeks before the show dates. The theater has 112 seats, and most shows sell out. We email families first, and give at least 2 weeks before marketing tickets to the public.
To ensure tickets are available, we recommend purchasing them early! We are not able to open additional seats to sold out shows.
If you need financial assistance, please check out our Open Door Seating program!
What do I do between shows?
On days with 2 shows, students are encouraged to stay between shows. There is always at least 2 adults present, and we have a lot of fun! We may have awards, sing karaoke, play something on the projector, etc.
There is generally not enough time between shows for a dinner out. Plan to pack food!
If you choose to pick up your student between shows, please make sure they are back by the next call time!