I'm working on a show that has the entire rehearsal process scheduled; down to the hour. Rather strange for me, but that's neither here nor there.
There is debate on how much of the schedule should we give the actors. We are sending them a calendar that is basic; just saying when rehearsal is occurring, tech, opening, performances, and closing. Just the facts.
There is talk that we give them a weekly breakdown, but the fear is that if say an actor isn't called on a Thursday and we change it and call him, he can give the reason that we changed it "last minute" on him; though I wouldn't change a Thursday schedule later than Tuesday.
And if I only give the next day, I'll get complaints from the parents (kids in show) saying that they need more notice.
Thoughts? The artistic staff is leaving it up to me, and I'm a bit indecisive.
Edited to add topic tag- Maribeth