Dress Rehearsal

MANDATORY THURSDAY DRESS REHEARSAL

June 4th, 2025

Located at the Al Ringling Theatre

4:15 PM- THEATRE PREP

All stage hands and backstage crew meet at the theatre for preparation and set up.

4:45 PM- DANCERS & CHAPERONES ARRIVE

Dancers & chaperones need to be in the house and ready to begin by 5:00 PM. Arriving by 4:45 PM allows dancers a chance to come in, get their stuff settled & warm-up before we begin with Finale/Bows.

*Kindergarten thru 2nd Grader Parent/Guardians- if you know your dancer will NOT be part of Finale/Bows, you do not need to arrive until 5:45 PM.

5:OO PM- ANNOUCEMENTS & FINALE/BOWS REHEARSAL

We recommend arriving early so you can set your stuff down and warm-up before we begin. We will be rehearsing the full company Finale/Bows starting at 5:00 PM. A full run-thru of the entire show will follow Finale/Bows rehearsal.

Since we are running the Finale/Bows first, dancers with completed Early Release Form will be able to leave concluding their final dance during the Dress Rehearsal.

Dancers can learn the Finale/Bows sequence in their first costume so we can begin a full show run-thru concluding rehearsal.

During the Friday and Saturday performances, dancers can wear their last costume for Finale/Bows.

MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL FOLLOWING FINALE/BOWS

All dancers should be in their designated areas to run Dress Rehearsal as if it was the actual show once we conclude Finale/Bow Rehearsal. This means full makeup (both male and female students), full costume, full lights, and full energy!

There will be a 15 minute intermission between Act 1 & Act 2, just as there will be during the show. Since we are running the Finale/Bows first, dancers with completed Early Release Form will be able to leave concluding their final dance during the full show rehearsal and do not need to stay until the end of the Dress Rehearsal.

Any non-volunteer or non-dancer will be asked to leave the theatre once our Dress Rehearsal begins.

We will have the dancers move to sit with their classes and chaperones in the areas labeled by their song title just as they will during performances.

Dress Rehearsal are closed rehearsals. Only dancers, BRAVO chaperones, and BRAVO staff can be present.

Show Order

Stage Make-Up & Nails

In order to look like you have a face to the audience, your show makeup needs to be significantly darker than you would wear normally. Please make sure your nails are clean, and free of all colored nail polish.

It is important that you wear stage makeup for Dress Rehearsal and Show Performances. When you apply stage makeup, you look as though you are not wearing any makeup on stage. If you do not apply stage makeup, your face will be washed out from the stage lights.

All Dancers, should put on a foundation or matte bronzer to help your face look it's natural shade under the harsh, white lights and brush their the apple of their cheeks (the round part when you smile) with a natural, rosy hue.

Also line your upper and lower lids with black, navy, or olive eyeliner, and apply a coat of black mascara to the top and bottom lashes.

Additional Makeup Option, apply a dark green or blue eye shadow to your eyelids. Purples and browns on your lids can create an undesirable "black eye" effect under the show lights.

Wear a lipstick 1-2 shades darker than their natural lip color. No fire-engine reds, please! We want you to look natural under the lighting.

For an easy and quick tutorial on how to create a proper hair bun, we recommend this video here:

https://youtu.be/3yG7Hcozrf8?si=FGDUCBWPw1oh2is6

REMINDER: Dress Rehearsal is run just like show,

meaning that costumes, makeup and hair must be show-ready!

DRESS REHEARSAL FAQ’S

What’s the purpose of a Dress Rehearsal?

Dress rehearsal allows the dancers and stage crew a “run through” of the show without the audience to increase familiarity with timing and fluidity. It also gives us a general idea of the length of the show while run in order.

What time and day do I have to be there?

Students must be at the theatre by 4:45 PM on Thursday, June 4th to learn the Finale/Bows. Parents/guardians are encouraged stay with children that need assistance with costume changes as chaperones are not responsible for that.

Dress Rehearsal will be a closed rehearsal.

Dress Rehearsal will begin promptly following Finale/Bows. Students must be in full costume and makeup and sitting in their designated areas with chaperones – rows of chairs are labeled by class.

You may leave after your last dance is performed if you have submitted your Early Release Form.

In order to leave your chaperoned area during Dress Rehearsals and Performances, dancers must have a signed Early Release Form on file.
- This is a safety precaution. If you are debating whether or not your dancer will make it the whole show, please fill out an Early Release Form just in case. We would rather have them on file and not need them than deny your child’s release.
NOTE: Chaperones have been strictly instructed to not release a child without a signed Early Release Form; no exceptions.

What should I wear?

Please refer to the Costume Description information located on our SHOW Page.

You must wear your appropriate costume, including hairstyle, shoes, and makeup for each dance.

All dancers must wear heavy makeup in order to counteract the lightings “Ghost” effect on the face. Refer to "Stage Make-Up & Nails" info above for more details

DO NOT wear nail polish of any color, toe nail polish, jewelry of any kind (including rings, earrings, etc. or glitter). All visible tattoos must be covered with make-up. No exceptions.

Who’s allowed in the theatre during Dress Rehearsal?

Only the students performing and anyone working the show (chaperones, volunteers, staff, tech crew) are allowed in the theatre during dress rehearsal.

All other people, including friends, family members not watching over a child, etc. are encouraged and asked to stay home.

If you are in the theatre after 6:00pm and not a dancer, chaperone, volunteer, staff or crew member, you will be asked to leave the theatre.

Am I allowed to take photos or videotape?

Only non-flash photography is allowed. Flash photography distracts dancers and creates a hazard on stage.

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