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After the script has been developed, the project is considered green lit when it moves into production. Production involves building sets and designing costumes. Also during the production phase, actors are measured and fitted for costumes, introduced to their fellow actors, and put through rehearsals to learn their lines and practice their movements on the stage or in front of the camera.

As an actor, one of the most important aspects of going to production is the beginning of rehearsals. In general, rehearsals go through three phases:

 A dry rehearsal: This first phase is designed to acquaint the actors with their roles and their lines. Dry rehearsals may take place at a table where all the actors read the script while making any suggestions or changes. Some rehearsals are even done through video conferencing apps.

 The walk-through: After the actors are familiar with their lines, they get acquainted with their positions on the stage or set. During this time, actors usually rehearse in their street clothes and may or may not be on the actual set where they will actually perform. The purpose of the walk-through is to discover any logistical problems, such as finding that some actors don’t have enough time to exit off the stage and change into a different costume before their appearance in the next scene. When this second phase of rehearsals begins, actors practice the required movements in a given scene by blocking their actions. This preliminary step allows actors to avoid any awkward positions, such as one actor walking in front of another actor or standing with her back to the camera (unless, of course, that’s the image that the director wants).

 The dress rehearsal: During this final phase, actors rehearse on the actual set while wearing the costumes that they’ll wear during the show. The actors and director have a chance to spot any additional problems with costumes and set design, such as doors that don’t open properly, dresses that prohibit certain movements among the set because of their bulk, or lights that cast shadows across an actor’s face. On a film set, actors who look and dress similar to the stars act as stand-ins for the stars, so the camera crew can adjust and focus their cameras before the real stars show up.Note: In stage plays, actors rehearse much longer and more often than they would do for a film, television show, or commercial. In film and TV, actors may be lucky to get even one rehearsal before the cameras start rolling, so it’s a good idea to have your lines and movements ready before you show up on the set that day.