Ending Rehearsals
Here are some effective closing circle activities for ending a rehearsal. It’s a good way to a “button” on the rehearsal and allows the young artist to regroup and set the tone for the future. These should be kept brief and energized.
One Word Share (2-3 minutes):
The one word might be:
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A word describing today’s rehearsal
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A word your character would use right now
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A word about what surprised you today
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A word about what you’re excited to work on next time
Three Word Share(Variation)
- Give three words that describe the world of the play
BONUS: - Make a word map of all the words and post them on the call board for the remainder of rehearsal. https://www.freewordcloudgenerator.com/
Rose and Thorn (5 minutes):
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Share your “rose” (highlight) and “thorn” (challenge) from the past week of rehearsals
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Keep responses brief but meaningful
Physical Check-in (3 minutes):
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Create a gesture that represents how you’re leaving rehearsal
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Everyone mirrors each gesture after it’s shared
Tomorrow Preview (2 minutes):
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Complete the sentence: “Tomorrow I want to try…”
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Helps set personal goals and intentions
Gratitude Circle (3-4 minutes):
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Thank someone in the circle for something specific they did today
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Creates positive reinforcement and acknowledgment
Energy Scale (2 minutes):
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Show with your body level (standing tall to crouching down) your energy of how your are leaving rehearsal today
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Quick visual check-in for director and cast
Question of the Day (3-4 minutes):
- End with a specific question about the show
Questions might be:
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“What moment in the show speaks to you most right now?”
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“What question does your character still need answered?”
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The answers can be shared aloud, or written in their journal.