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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse the rehearsal process
   • Clarify the purpose and parameters of different types of rehearsals
   • Consult with members of the rehearsal and production team to identify specific issues requiring attention
   • Clarify protocols and behaviour expected at rehearsals
   • Determine the level of skills progression expected over the rehearsal period
2. Prepare for rehearsals
   • Determine health, safety and other requirements in relation to the rehearsal period
   • Demonstrate physical preparedness for rehearsals
   • Clarify aspects of own part in performances as required
   • Refine own performance techniques for rehearsals in association with other performers as required
3. Apply rehearsal skills
   • Establish effective work relationships with members of the rehearsal team to advance performance outcomes
   • Practise improving own part in line with performance expectations
   • Adapt aspects of individual performance as directed
   • Pace energy during rehearsals to maintain focus and consistency of performance
   • Collaborate in performances to achieve the overall desired outcomes
4. Contribute to debriefs after rehearsals
   • Review progress in association with other performers and identify factors to improve performance
   • Respond to analyses of own performance and adjust as required

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate performance skills in chosen technique

demonstrate progression of performance skills over the rehearsal period

provide critical analyses of own and others’ performances

work collaboratively with the production team.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

in the context of rehearsals, explain how the following apply to performers:

performance and rehearsal protocols

hearing protection

overcoming performance anxiety

protection of body against injury from overuse

safe lifting procedures

describe issues and challenges that arise when rehearsing performances and suggest solutions to address them

describe key aspects of the following:

relationship between rehearsals and performances

repertoire relevant to own area of performance expertise

performance vocabulary and terminology

principles and techniques in area of specialisation.

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