as in previews
a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance
we made a few mistakes in rehearsal, but we were pretty sure that we'd be OK on opening night
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Recent Examples of rehearsals
This was all in service of three months of rehearsals and two months of shooting, which were supposed to take place before the pandemic, but alas.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
The orchestra was drawn mostly from the Baltimore Symphony, and rehearsals were held at the Peabody Institute.
—Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.
—Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Clarkson posted video today showcasing her rehearsals counting down from three and flipping switches around the building ahead of the night's events.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Today, rehearsals begin in November, and the choir practices about five times before the live performance.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
It was written during rehearsals for the tour in support of her previous album, Weʼve Been Going About This All Wrong, as part of a spontaneous jam with drummer Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff and keyboardist Teeny Lieberson.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
During rehearsals, Alex's cousin takes an interest in his enemy and Alex agrees to help woo her.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Just a man supporting supporting his women at her rehearsals.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
The orchestra was drawn mostly from the Baltimore Symphony, and rehearsals were held at the Peabody Institute.
—Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Plus, Starkey says movement rehearsals for a kind of dance sequence toward the end of the film broke the ice.
—Rich Juzwiak, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
Clarkson posted video today showcasing her rehearsals counting down from three and flipping switches around the building ahead of the night's events.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Today, rehearsals begin in November, and the choir practices about five times before the live performance.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
It was written during rehearsals for the tour in support of her previous album, Weʼve Been Going About This All Wrong, as part of a spontaneous jam with drummer Jorge Balbi, bassist Devra Hoff and keyboardist Teeny Lieberson.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
During rehearsals, Alex's cousin takes an interest in his enemy and Alex agrees to help woo her.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Just a man supporting supporting his women at her rehearsals.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
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