Description
Notes occur between repetitions; a separate total break allowance is added once.
A production plan combines stage geometry, cue times, movement distances, material dimensions, and explicit scheduling or accounting rules. Signed margins reveal surplus or deficit under the chosen model. Physical clearances, execution variability, and governing requirements can require checks beyond one arithmetic term.
Notes occur between repetitions; a separate total break allowance is added once.
When to use this tool
Use Rehearsal Scene Repetition Net Time when you need this specific stage, cue, material, timing, count, or fee term under supplied production assumptions.
How to use the tool and how it works
- Enter sceneMinutes, repetitions, notesMinutes, breakMinutes. Use the units and conventions below.
- Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
- Read playingMinutes, totalMinutes. Use the output convention below.
For nonnegative sceneMinutes, notesMinutes, and breakMinutes and positive integer repetitions return playingMinutes=sceneMinutes*repetitions and totalMinutes=playingMinutes+(repetitions-1)*notesMinutes+breakMinutes.1
| Input field | Meaning and units | Accepted input |
|---|---|---|
| sceneMinutes | Scene Minutes | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| repetitions | Repetitions | Required. Safe integer; minimum 1. |
| notesMinutes | Notes Minutes | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| breakMinutes | Break Minutes | Required. Finite number; minimum 0. |
| Output field | Interpretation | Returned shape |
|---|---|---|
| playingMinutes | Playing Minutes | Required. Finite number. |
| totalMinutes | Total Minutes | Required. Finite number. |
{
"input": {
"sceneMinutes": 5,
"repetitions": 3,
"notesMinutes": 2,
"breakMinutes": 10
},
"output": {
"playingMinutes": 15,
"totalMinutes": 29
}
}Limitations and assumptions
- Notes are inserted only between repetitions and breakMinutes is added once. The calculation does not schedule breaks, establish performer rest adequacy, or verify contractual rehearsal limits.
- Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.
- Numeric calculations use binary floating point unless exact decimal-integer arithmetic is explicitly stated. No hidden measurement tolerance or decimal rounding is added; nonfinite or out-of-contract results are rejected. Signed zero is exported as zero.
Alternative or Complementary methods
Use a complete production schedule or equipment/layout assessment when one margin is insufficient. Check units, timing conventions, tolerances, and physical constraints before combining terms.
References
Similar or alternative tools
- Artist Fee Rehearsal Proration
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