Technical rehearsal

The control sample ( also outdated Arrangierprobe ) in the theater is a sample in which the transitions, positions, attitudes of the people on stage are determined.

The traditional reference sample in the drama with assigned roles is read mostly sitting following the sample extract (see the sample seat at the opera ). In the theater practice of the 19th century often had three samples for a new production meet: Reading sample, reference sample (main sample) and rehearsal. According to the history of theater by Peter Simhandl this model was first introduced by Christian Dietrich Grabbe at the theater Dusseldorf. - For all other actors themselves were responsible. A performance in the modern sense did not exist. The transition of a reference sample for the choreography was fluid.

Since the stage naturalism and the increased importance of theater directing the reference sample (at least in the theater ) yielded a lengthy rehearsal process, in which an attempt is made to determine the movements of the characters outwardly, but to develop from their emotions and the interaction. When pressed for time and in the opera, which often requires redeployment, reference samples are still the norm. Likewise, during the filming of the movie, which require a much shorter sample period than the theater and where the performer must respond to many technical details.

The director's script, in which the courses and positions of the performers are drawn helps as a basis for reference samples, especially in revivals.