Which term means a full rehearsal of the show?

• A. Stagger-through
• B. Standup
• C. Sting
• D. Switch

Answer: (A)

Progressing through the entire show in one continuous run is called a stagger-through. It’s the full run that lets everyone practice timing, transitions, and entrances as they would appear during the actual broadcast, even if some details aren’t perfectly polished yet. The goal is to reveal pacing issues and cue timing so the crew can adjust before a dress rehearsal. This differs from a standup—the on-air piece delivered by a reporter or host—where the focus is on performing a single segment rather than the whole program. A sting is a brief musical or audio cue used to punctuate a moment, which helps with emphasis but isn’t a full show. A switch refers to changing from one camera or video source to another; that skill is tested in technical rehearsals rather than a full show run. So the term for a full show rehearsal is stagger-through.