Tech Week
What is Tech Week? This is the final week of a production, during which all the different elements that students have been working on finally come together to make the finished production! During Tech Week, we add all the scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup to what the actors have been doing and polish everything up. This week is generally thought of as the greatest week of any production, and it’s so much fun!
Four Parts of Tech Week
TECH WEEK Schedule: FALL Play AND spRING
Fall Play
In the fall, we typically have one full day on the Saturday before opening night (9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Then we rehearse on weekdays after school until 9:00 p.m. On performance days, we’re usually done around 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday (this includes after-show clean-up).
The Week Leading Up to Opening Night:
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Friday |
Light hang - Special invite-only |
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Saturday |
Load-in - Stage Crew and Stage Management |
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Monday & Tuesday |
Technical rehearsal - Stage Crew, Stage Management, Actors |
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Wednesday & Thursday |
Dress Rehearsals - Everyone |
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Friday - Sunday |
Performances - Everyone |
Spring Musical
In the spring, the schedule is more involved, because this is our biggest production. Load-in happens over two days on the weekend prior to opening night, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and rehearsals last until 10:00 at the Moore Theatre.
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Friday |
Truck load - Stage Crew, Costume Crew, Hair and Makeup Crew, and Stage Management |
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Saturday |
Load-in at the Moore - Stage Crew, Costume Crew, Hair and Makeup Crew, and Stage Management |
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Sunday |
Load-in continues at the Moore - Stage Crew and Stage Management |
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Monday & Tuesday |
Technical rehearsal - Stage Crew, Stage Management, Actors, Costume Crew, and Hair and Makeup crew |
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Wednesday & Thursday |
Dress rehearsals - Everyone |
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Friday - Sunday |
Performances - Everyone |
PALS support during Tech Week
It’s important to note that, during tech week, the Performing Arts League Supporters (PALS) provides meals to keep everyone fed and energized! Learn more about PALS.