Directors, you need to be the expert on the script. You should have read the script 5-8 times before you invite others to do your first read through. The more answers you have secured concerning the stage design, blocking, prop demand and any technical issues the easier your rehearsal management will be. The more answers you have determined, the more control you will have in rehearsals. Techs want to know if you've thought the process through. WIll you have all the answers?...No...but the more you have, the better respect you will receive in rehearsal sessions. Be in control of the rehearsal without being controlling. In church drama, actors are volunteers and they won't appreciate you being bossy, but they want to see you masterfully conduct each and every rehearsal with authority concerning the script, but not their life.
Deal with late arrivals with professionalism. Don't publicly embarrass your actors or techs. Wait till a later time to deal with why someone is late. They may have a very good reason. Treat everyone with respect and they will respect you too.
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