Publicity Words about the new production must now be spread. An illustrated programme is compiled by the publications department, in collaboration with the director, and designed by either an in-house graphic studio or an outside designing house, printer or publisher, as are posters and leaflets. Rehearsals Not many theatre companies can afford to have a long rehearsal period. A maximum of four weeks in Singapore is a luxury. But as first night approaches there are unlikely to be many changes.
Rehearsals become more frequent and largely concentrate on continuity and characterisation.
Music, live or taped, may be introduced. Mock props and furniture are gradually replaced by the real objects, The stage management team arrange costume and wig fittings. Tech' About a week or three days maximum in Singapore before the opening there's a break in the repertoir so that the new production can have several days' exclusive use of the theatre involved. With the transfer from rehearsal room to stage, technical aspects tend to assume dominance. The set is moved on to the stage and there are extensive lighting and sound rehearsals followed by full-scale dress rehearsals.