Technical rehearsal
Also called tech, tech run, tech rehearsal
A technical rehearsal is a rehearsal where lighting, sound, scenery and other design elements are brought together with the cast for the first time.
It is often long and stop-start, because cues are set and checked, and is commonly called the tech.
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We lose the afternoon to the tech on Thursday.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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