Tag: production planning
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Seven Ways to Shine Up Your School’s Shows
Curtain Up What makes a piece of educational theatre successful? For starters, it is important that theatre educators remind themselves that, ultimately, everything they do is about the student experience. This does not mean that school productions can’t have a certain level of polish, and students can have complete confidence in what they’re doing onstage. No matter…
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What Does a Stage Manager Do?
Some people think stage managers just call cues backstage during a performance. Others assume they’re the person holding the clipboard and yelling, “Places!” before the curtain. The reality is a little more complicated. A stage manager (SM) is part project manager, part executive assistant, and part soccer mom. They keep productions organized, moving, and functioning…
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The Production Calendar: A Living Document
Whether you’re part of a multi-disciplinary arts team or a solo drama teacher at a small school, one way to reduce stress throughout the year is to spend some time on your production calendar. The calendar is never actually done. Think of it less like granite and more like sandstone; solid enough, but shaped by…
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Physical vs Digital Playbills for Theatre
As theatres continue to balance tradition with accessibility, one question keeps popping up: should productions use physical playbills, digital-only playbills, or a combination of both? Playbills serve an important purpose beyond listing cast names. They help audiences connect to the production, recognise contributors, and understand the work happening on and off the stage. Choosing the…