Actors have their lines memorized; lights, sound, scenery, and costumes are fully designed and completely constructed. If the production is a musical, then the pit orchestra has rehearsed the music completely, and any dancers are prepared with their choreography memorized. During technical week all of the various technical elements are fully implemented, making the rehearsals very similar to the actual performance.
Actors recite their lines; lights, sound, scenery, and costumes are meticulously planned and constructed. If the production is a musical, then the pit orchestra has rehearsed the music completely, and any dancers have memorized their choreography. During technical week all of the various technical elements are fully implemented, making rehearsals very similar to the actual performance.