Correcting Faults

Te Ao Hou, June 1963, Page 24

Correcting Faults The important thing is that faults are straightened out as the rehearsal progresses. Nevertheless it is best not to correct individuals whilst the rest of the group waits. This will cause novices in particular to lose confidence. Specific faults in individuals are best brought to notice by a general reference to them for the benefit of all. This generalised correction should however be supplemented by experienced performers moving around during the course of the item correcting individual errors and helping those in difficulty. Novices are usually understandably reluctant to get into the front, and hide away at the back where they can neither see nor be seen, and have their faults corrected. Spread the performers out, and allow plenty of space between rows and individuals. Sprinkle experienced performers amongst the inexperienced.