Black Box Rehearsal

Black Box Rehearsal is a flexible, exploratory practice where actors and directors focus on the fundamentals of a performance without set pieces, costumes, or lighting. It typically takes place in a bare, black-walled room, emphasizing the actors’ movement, character development, and interaction. This type of rehearsal allows for open experimentation, helping the cast and director explore the emotional and physical dynamics of the play early in the process. It’s a useful stage for refining acting choices and understanding the core relationships before adding more detailed production elements.