Wasn't their some discussion here before about rehearsal schedules?

My board wants an idea of my rehearsal schedule and I am not 100% on how much time I want to take.  Is there some formula in use?

Suggestions are appreciated!

I have never heard of the hour per minute rule of thumb. I will have do the math and see how close I come. I agree with the three hour rehearsal, especially with community theater. Everyone including me has already worked an 8 hour day before rehearsal. I do think a director has to find their own rhythm and pace for rehearsing. After doing this for a really, really long time, I found I need 25 rehearsals including run thru's and tech's for a straight show. I need another 7-10 rehearsals for a musical. These are devoted entirely to music and/ or dance. I start 8 weeks out of a straight show and 10 weeks out for a musical. I always plan at least three full run throughs w/ tech before we open. And I always plan my rehearsal schedules backwards from opening night. It works for me.

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We usually work with a 5 or 6 week rehearsal schedule, 3 nights per week, 2-1/2 to 3 hours per night. The week prior to opening we go every night with tech. I also have never heard of the hour per minute rule... we've pretty much worked the same schedule for the last 40 years or so, though I have to admit, there have been times I'd kill for extra week or two.

My drama teacher in high school told me about the hour per minute thing. She was reeeeealllllly big into grasping a character and not just spitting out lines. She could eat up the full 8 week schedule on a single scene if you let her. A tad over the top for high school I'd say, but it's a decent habit if you can keep it.

Well i've also heard that a page is usually about a minute so I guess that works out okay.