Director's Checklist

Date Deliverable To Whom
4-6 weeks before auditions Audition announcement, character list (electronic form is preferred) Public Relations Manager
Publications Manager
Secretary
Play Committee Chair
Webmaster
2 weeks before auditions Finalize key production staff: Production Manager, Set Designer, Lighting Designer, Master Carpenter
Get keys from House Mgr
Production Manager
Technical Director
House Manager

As soon as complete
(1 week after auditions)
Final cast list with contact information and home town
(Changes to same people)
Publicity Manager
Publications Manager
Box Office Manager
Webmaster

When rehearsals start

Rehearsal Schedule
(Changes to same people)

House Manager
Publicity Manager
Webmaster (for posting on calendar)
Technical Director
Cast and technical crew

As soon after rehearsals as possible Set date for Member At Large to attend rehearsal to collect dues and bios Member at Large
6 weeks before opening Set date for publicity shots Publicity Manager
Publications Manager

<5 weeks before opening Poster approval

Public Relations Manager
4 weeks before opening Verify that all incidental music is under BMI or ASCAP license Business Manager
4 weeks before opening Program book information (See Program Book Checklist) Publications Manager or Member at Large
4 weeks before opening Announce ticket process Cast and crew
4 weeks before opening Set dates for lobby shots & head shots if needed Public Relations Manager
3 weeks before opening Trade-out advertisements

Publications Manager or Member at Large
2 weeks before opening Requests for Director's Comps Box Office Manager
Strike Return House keys House Manager

Contact List:

Webmaster: 
Member at Large:
Play Committee Chair: 
Box Office Manager: 
Publications Manager:
Public Relations Manager:
Technical Director/House Manager: