Question about College Theater Experience
Hi all! I'm currently writing a story whose plot is centered around two female leads in a college musical production.
I don't have any experience in theater, though, and I have some questions.
How long is the typical time frame between auditions and cast list postings? Where/how are cast lists usually posted at your college?
What is the process after cast lists are posted?
2a. My understanding is that there is a first read-through. How often do read-throughs happen? What do read-throughs involve?
2b. When do you typically start blocking? What does blocking involve?
2c. How many months does a group typically rehearse/prepare for a ~1.5-2-hour-long college musical?
2d. How often do rehearsals typically happen?
- What are the typical "figureheads" in a musical production? (I know there's a director, a stage manager, a choreographer -- what are the other roles or important people involved in a musical production?)
Any other information you're willing to share about your experience in rehearsals (how grueling it is, how your relationships with your castmates developed or changed, etc.) would be much appreciated.
Even if you can't answer all of these questions, any information you do have is helpful. Thank you!!