Preliminary light and sound cues should be written before the actors arrive. The first time the actors are on stage, the rehearsal is for the director and actors to make any adjustments necessary. The second rehearsal is for the technicians and is run by the technical director and the stage manager. As each new element is added, the responsibility for the show and all its elements shifts to the stage manager in collaboration with the technical director. See appendix for an example.
Tech weeks are notoriously intense.
There is a lot of hurry up and wait. To insure efficiency and a minimum of problems, everyone concerned with the production should be organized, patient, and willing to go one step more than necessary. 16 Dress Rehearsal All elements of the set, properties, lights and sound should be complete according to current information at the beginning of the first dress rehearsal. After any needed adjustments are made, rehearsals should be run like performances as much as possible, with hour and minute calls, starting on time, timed intermission, and straight run-throughs. Immediately following the rehearsal, the producer will chair a production meeting to discuss any problems and their solutions.