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10 Tips for Actors to Survive Tech Week

How to survive the toughest week of any performance's rehearsal process.

Christina Johns

Jun 28, 2018

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Tech week, aka "hell week," is the most stressful part of the process of putting on a theater production. However, it IS possible to get through tech week with minimal tears. Here are my tips on how to survive hell week.

1. Get as much rest as you can

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This is, of course, is much easier said than done. Tech week involves a lot of late nights, and you most likely have something to get to early the next morning. But, nonetheless, try to get as much rest as you can. Maybe skip the extra study session, or watching that Netflix episode to get a few extra hours of sleep.

2. HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE

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Drink as much water as you possibly can this week. It will help fight off illness, keep your skin fresh even with all that harsh stage makeup, and keep your voice strong and ready to perform. So drink up!

3. Take some Vitamin C

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Illness runs rampant through casts during tech week. Everyone is spending lots of time together in very close quarters, and germs can spread super easily. Combat this by taking lots of vitamin C- tablets, gummies, powdered drinks, whatever floats your boat!

4. Eat healthfully!

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While it may be difficult when you're this busy, eating healthy foods during tech week is super important. You have to keep yourself fueled to perform and do your best! So eat fruits, veggies, and lean proteins as much as you can!

5. Drink lots of tea

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Tea is super helpful during tech week. It helps to keep you hydrated, and keep your throat clear and strong. Squirt in some honey and you're all set!

6. ….and maybe a little coffee too

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Because, let's face it, you really need a caffeine boost during tech week. Just make sure to keep pumping water to counteract the dehydrating effects of caffeine.

7. Be prepared for your down time at the theater

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There's usually a lot of down time during tech week. Between lighting cues, scene changes, and orchestra tune-ups, there's a lot going on during tech that doesn't involve you. So, during these sometimes long and boring breaks, make sure you have something to do. Whether you bring a pillow and a blanket to take a little cat nap, that new book you've been dying to read, or your homework, find a way to spend that doing something other than scrolling your phone.

8. Take some time for yourself!

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Again, this is a bit difficult. However, this could be as simple as using a face mask before bed, going to a favorite restaurant before rehearsal, or taking a nap under your dressing table on a break. What's important is to make sure that you take some time for some self care to keep yourself from getting too stressed and tense.

9. Don’t take anything personally

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It's inevitable that during tech week someone is going to snap. If you end up being their victim, don't take it personally. It's always just due to the stress and tension of the process, and likely has absolutely nothing to do with you. Just let it roll off your shoulders, and keep doing your thing.

10. And….smile!!!

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Staying positive during tech week is the best way to survive it. At the end of the day, it's not that bad, and it will be 10 times better if you just smile through the pain. So, push pass the stress and negativity and put a big 'ol grin on your face. You got this.

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10 Tips for Actors to Survive Tech Week

How to survive the toughest week of any performance's rehearsal process.

1. Get as much rest as you can

2. HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE

3. Take some Vitamin C

4. Eat healthfully!

5. Drink lots of tea

6. ….and maybe a little coffee too

7. Be prepared for your down time at the theater

8. Take some time for yourself!

9. Don’t take anything personally

10. And….smile!!!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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