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This lists the major milestones of an SLT production, and the main tasks that should be done in time for each one. Use it as a check list to make sure you haven't forgotten anything. If you treat these milestones as deadlines for the tasks you can avoid much stress and panic in the days before the show opens.
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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==
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==Preparation==
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===Recruit production team===
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{{main|Production team}}
 
*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==
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===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==
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===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==
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===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)
  
==Rehearsal Period Begins==
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==Rehearsals==
 
*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
  
==Get-In==
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==Production==
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===Get-In===
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===Technical Rehearsal===
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===Dress Rehearsal===
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===Performances===
  
==Technical Rehearsal==
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==After the show==
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===After-Show Party===
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===Get-Out===
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===Debriefing Meeting===
  
==Dress Rehearsal==
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==See Also==
 
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==Performances==
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==After-Show Party==
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==Get-Out==
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==Debriefing Meeting==
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Revision as of 17:05, 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

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  • 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

Production

Get-In

Technical Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

Performances

After the show

After-Show Party

Get-Out

Debriefing Meeting

See Also