No reserved seating. You have to wait in line but you get to wait in line before parents. No you do not stay at the rehearsal...you can if you want...but you should go to clinics. Check with your district. Many districts give a per diem for student food. You just need to make sure they are in their room at night. They can just send you a picture of them in their room with the time in the background. Or you can check them in person.