Superstitious Saturday Perfect
Among the multitude of theatrical superstitions
is one that seems to rise above the rest. I’ve heard it many times and it is
this: Beware of the perfect rehearsal.
It is thought that a perfect rehearsal spells catastrophe for the upcoming
performance. Therefore, a bad dress rehearsal means a good - or even great - performance. Hmmmm….
According to https://www.auntyflo.com/Superstition-dictionary/dance:
“The
fears that have been associated with a perfect rehearsal include having a short
performance run, and there are other times that the performance itself will be
disastrous in some way.”
Exactly where this belief came from is a
mystery, but it goes far back in theatrical history. For a more logical
approach check out this link : https://actingcoachscotland.co.uk/blog/why-does-bad-dress-rehearsal/.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Superstitious Secret #191:
“Beware of the perfect rehearsal.”
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Quote of the Day:
“If you
look for perfection, you'll never be content.”
― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
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