Musical Theatre Performer - Timeline
- Musicians hired
- Materials for set, costumes etc bought
- Creative team prepare for rehearsals
The musical theatre performer might be called back for further auditions.
- Rehearsals continue (all cast members off book)
- Costume fittings
- Set completed
The musical theatre performer would attend rehearsals and costume fittings.
- Show selected
- Rights secured
- Venue chosen and booked
- Creative Team approached
The musical theatre performer would not yet be involved.
- Preview/Press Night
- Opening Night
The musical theatre performer would attend all performances.
12 - 18 months before opening
2- 3 months before opening
- Full production team finalised
- Auditions held
- Publicity of show begins
- Tickets go on sale
The musical theatre performer would need to prepare for and attend auditions at the stage in the process.
Meet and Greet/Read through
Designs presented to full company
Rehearsals begin
Construction of sets & costumes
The musical theatre performer would attend rehearsals and would be learning material (libretto, songs and dance routines) in their own time.
- Sitzprobe (seated rehearsal with band)
- Get in / Fit up
- Technical Rehearsal(s)
- Dress Rehearsals
The musical theatre performer would attend final rehearsals.