Difference between revisions of "Production Information for Directors"
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| − | This lists the major milestones of an SLT production | + | This article lists the major milestones of an SLT production - it can be used as a checklist, with deadlines for each task. Much of the information here is derived from the [http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk/productionhandbook.htm SLT Production Handbook], but the content has now been extended and wikified for easier navigation. |
| − | ==Recruit production team== | + | ==Preparation== |
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*Production Assistant (PA) | *Production Assistant (PA) | ||
*Stage Manager (SM) | *Stage Manager (SM) | ||
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*Make-up Artist | *Make-up Artist | ||
| − | ==Arrange pre-production meeting== | + | ===Arrange pre-production meeting=== |
*Arrange show poster | *Arrange show poster | ||
*Recruit and brief Poster Designer | *Recruit and brief Poster Designer | ||
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*Choose audition pieces and place several copies in the bar | *Choose audition pieces and place several copies in the bar | ||
| − | ==Hold Auditions== | + | ===Hold Auditions=== |
*Cast the show and inform people who have not been cast | *Cast the show and inform people who have not been cast | ||
*Send cast list to: Backstage, SLT web site, SLT discussion board, Notice board in the bar | *Send cast list to: Backstage, SLT web site, SLT discussion board, Notice board in the bar | ||
| − | ==Set rehearsal schedule== | + | ===Set rehearsal schedule=== |
*Organise space for "out" rehearsals | *Organise space for "out" rehearsals | ||
*Finalise set design (and audience seating plan if in Prompt Corner) | *Finalise set design (and audience seating plan if in Prompt Corner) | ||
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*Decide if you will be using a prompter and recruit one if needed | *Decide if you will be using a prompter and recruit one if needed | ||
*Books Down | *Books Down | ||
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*Organise people to do: Front of house, Raffle, Show photography | *Organise people to do: Front of house, Raffle, Show photography | ||
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| + | ===Technical Rehearsal=== | ||
| + | ===Dress Rehearsal=== | ||
| + | ===Performances=== | ||
| − | == | + | ==After the show== |
| + | ===After-Show Party=== | ||
| + | ===Get-Out=== | ||
| + | ===Debriefing Meeting=== | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 7 November 2008
This article lists the major milestones of an SLT production - it can be used as a checklist, with deadlines for each task. Much of the information here is derived from the SLT Production Handbook, but the content has now been extended and wikified for easier navigation.
Preparation
Recruit production team
- Production Assistant (PA)
- Stage Manager (SM)
- Assistant Stage Manager(s) (ASM)
- Set Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Sound Designer
- Lighting Operator
- Sound Operator
- Costume Master/Mistress
- Make-up Artist
Arrange pre-production meeting
- Arrange show poster
- Recruit and brief Poster Designer
- Finalise poster design
- Arrange audition publicity
- Place audition notices in the bar and foyer
- Send audition information to:
- Backstage
- SLT web site
- SLT discussion board
- Choose audition pieces and place several copies in the bar
Hold Auditions
- Cast the show and inform people who have not been cast
- Send cast list to: Backstage, SLT web site, SLT discussion board, Notice board in the bar
Set rehearsal schedule
- Organise space for "out" rehearsals
- Finalise set design (and audience seating plan if in Prompt Corner)
Rehearsals
- Decide if you will be using a prompter and recruit one if needed
- Books Down
- Finalise costumes
- Finalise props and furniture
- Finalise make-up designs
- Finalise programme details and arrange for printing
- Finalise lighting design
- Finalise sound design (Music and FX)
- Arrange assistance for set building and painting
- Arrange for black curtains to be hung
- (For Prompt Corner Shows) Inform box office of number of seats available
- Organise people to do: Front of house, Raffle, Show photography
