Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

play-rehearsal

Noun

/pleɪ rɪˈhɜːrsl/

Definition

A practice session for a theatrical performance where actors learn and refine their roles and staging.

Examples

The cast attended the play-rehearsal every evening to perfect their lines.
She felt nervous during the first play-rehearsal, but her confidence grew with each session.
After a week of play-rehearsals, the actors were ready for opening night.

Meaning

Play-rehearsal refers to the pre-performance process in which actors and crew come together to prepare for a play, focusing on their roles, lines, and movements.