An Actor/Scene Breakdown is a spreadsheet used to track actors, characters, and costumes throughout a show. To make an effective first draft of this breakdown, you don’t need to know about the actors who are cast or the show’s design. This is why the ASB is a perfect first project when you are trying to familiarize yourself with the script. You can make your first pass at your actor/scene breakdown as you read the script for the first time. We are going to talk through what an actor/scene breakdown is. We will cover why it’s helpful and ways yours might change heading into tech for your next show! If you…
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5 Documents to Make Before the First Day of Tech
Below is a list of 5 documents I always have on my clipboard on the first day of tech. While working in regional theatre, more often than not, the wardrobe department is tasked with taking on a huge show. All the while, there might not be as many dressers as one might expect on Broadway. You also might not have as much tech time as one would hope (speaking from experience having more than one first preview without actually having teched the whole show). In a regional theatre setting, these documents help you understand your show quicker, flag problem areas before they come up in tech, as well as help…
