Pre-production · process
Technical rehearsal
Also known as technical rehearsal, tech.
A rehearsal focused on coordinating cues, equipment, movement, effects, and department timing before performance or photography.
In practice
The team works through transitions and hazards deliberately, often stopping to adjust; it differs from a dress rehearsal, which aims to run under show conditions.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
- Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.