Program Book Checklist
The
following items should be delivered to theby the deadlines indicated below. Electronic form (Word or
RTF) is preferred except where otherwise specified.
- Photocopy
of licensing restrictions, including credit given to author and any
special credits. This is usually on the copyright page of the
script.
- Photocopy
of cast list and scene list from script
- For
a musical, photocopy of list of musical numbers from the script
- Complete
cast list with correct spelling and billing of names
- Complete
production staff list (the "back page list")
- All
cast bios ("long bios")
- All
production staff bios (director, assistant director, designers). These
are "long bios."
- Short
bios (two sentences, approximately 50 words) for all other production
workers and technical staff (including those who help paint and build)
- Bio
of the playwright with photo if available
- Director's
notes (one page or less, approximately 200 words)
- Any
new ads or graphics, including photos
- Acknowledgements
and thank yous
- Up-to-date
Backers list (from Treasurer)
- Up-to-date
Board list (if there are any changes)
- Any
additional information the director or production manager wants included.
Deadlines
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For all except back-page production staff list and short bios:
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Four weeks before production opens
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For back-page production staff list and short bios:
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Three weeks before production opens (and earlier is better!)
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