Put your presentation skills training into action with this totally doable SlideShare! Based on the Rehearsal Process used in the theatre, you can build your own Rehearsal Calendar to make the most of your presentation preparation.
4. The Rehearsal Process:
The scheduled procedure used in the theatre to
ensure that every production is successfully
prepared in time for opening night.
6. 1. The Read Through: When the actors sit and read through the script.
2. The Stumble Through: When the actors hold their scripts and
“stumble through” the pre-planned movement* of the show.
3. The Dress Rehearsal: Before an audience arrives, all of the pieces
are put together- costumes, sets, lights- without scripts.
*Pre-planned movement is known as blocking.
7. Using these steps when you rehearse for a presentation is the key
to applying your presentation skills training to real life.
But, how do you actually do it?
8. In the theatre, the stage manager and director work together to build
a Rehearsal Calendar according to the needs of the piece.
This calendar will establish milestones, based on the
Rehearsal Process, for the entire production.
9. And to make the most of your presentation rehearsal…
YOU NEED TO BUILD ONE, TOO.
19. Take a week and decide on your blocking
(pre-planned movement).
Split your presentation into 10-20 minute
sections. Block one section a day.
At the end of each rehearsal, “stumble through”
everything you’ve done. Feel free to hold your notes.
20. The Stumble Through helps you:
Discover the most effective use of movement.
Build body/voice awareness.
Relate to your visual assistants.
22. In the theatre, “tech week” is when things like
lights and sets are added to rehearsals.
Start by running your PowerPoint as you rehearse.
(On your feet!)
Add elements like shoes and clothes as you go.
23. Tech Week gives you the opportunity to get
comfortable with all of your external elements,
a bit at a time.
25. Your last 2 rehearsals should only be missing one thing- the audience.
Should be on your feet, dressed in presentation clothes, with all technology.
If possible, have one rehearsal in your presentation space.
26. Dress Rehearsal is your final chance to make
sure everything is ready to go before show time.