How to use the online alarm clock
Finish laying out the pantomime props before you leave at 9:20 pm, using the alarm as the point when backstage work stops for the night. That leaves a clear boundary before 10:00 pm: enough time to check that each prop is labelled, stable and ready for the next rehearsal without letting one last adjustment become a long evening.
Because you will be walking away from the setup, choose an alarm sound you can hear from the doorway and confirm that the volume is high enough before moving anything else. Keep the browser running and the phone or computer awake until 9:20 pm. If either stops running beforehand, the alarm may stay silent and the props could be left unfinished or unsecured when you go.
Leaving a rehearsal space in the evening can affect everyone else in the house, especially if cases, furniture or costume pieces have to pass through shared rooms. Put noisy props down gently, avoid testing anything that rattles after 9:20 pm, and keep the final route to the door clear. A moderate alarm volume is less likely to disturb someone upstairs, while a short vibration can provide a discreet backup if the phone will remain beside you.
Common questions
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 9:20 pm?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
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