Program Book Checklist

The following items should be delivered to the Publications Manager by 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

For all except back-page production staff list and short bios:         

For back-page production staff list and short bios:
                    

Four weeks before production opens

Three weeks before production opens (and earlier is better!)