Answer: rehearsing

AnswerCrossword Clue
REHEARSINGPracticing
rehearsingSupervise (a performer or group) that is practicing in this way
rehearsingState (a list of points, esp. those that have been made many times before); enumerate
rehearsingMentally prepare or recite (words one intends to say)
rehearsingREHEARSE, to practice in preparation for a public appearance
rehearsingPractice (a play, piece of music, or other work) for later public performance