Sitzprobe

In opera and musical theatre, a Sitzprobe (German: [ˈzɪtspʁoːbə], 'seated rehearsal') is a rehearsal where the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups. It is often the first rehearsal where the orchestra and singers rehearse together. The equivalent Italian term is prova all'italiana.

Such a rehearsal where performers stand and do minor blocking is known as a Wandelprobe.

References

• Warrack, John and West, Ewan (1992), The Oxford Dictionary of Opera, 782 pages, ISBN 0-19-869164-5

External links

• Regent's Park Open Air Theatre sitzprobe - Video footage of a sitzprobe for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2010 production of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods
• & Juliet Musical Sitzprobe - the cast of & Juliet perform with an orchestra for the musical featuring the music of Max Martin