Musicwoman Magazine Spring 2020

Theater Stage Playwright and Production by MIMI

As a stage playwright and producer of musical stage plays, I have important activities that must happen before showtime. The first thing, I must create a script that is as uncomplicated, so the actors and actresses can learn their lines to be able to follow directions and blocking.

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sponsorship proposal to include a playbill for ads, logo placement for the step-and-repeat red carpet banner and include business cards and promotional items in gift bags. Sponsorship is a great way to raise money.

Your online presence is important for selling tickets. A website like Eventbrite provides online ticket sales that are crucial for you to pay for your production. Higher-priced tickets at the door encourage attendees to purchase tickets, in advance, because online tickets are less expensive.

Your cast and production crew should help to market the show and bring in advertisers on social media, by texting, and email. Also, they spread the news by word of mouth, passing out flyers and phone banking.

Next, is casting done by the casting agent, director, or producer who must choose the right actors for each part. When casting for a theater stage play, there are many ways that you can cast your actors. You can choose actors and actresses that you already know are dependable or you can put an audition casting call out to the public and schedule a reading. In most cases, there is a type calling an actor’s height, race, age, and appearance. It is imperative that you have actors and actresses that get along and do not bring negative energy to the production. For this reason, you cast understudies to replace your cast members who do not work out. Then, the producer must schedule readings and rehearsals to accommodate the actors and actresses. Once they are off script, direction will include blocking and positioning for the stage performances.

Funding is imperative because money is needed for payroll, the venue, advertisement, and the stage set. It is challenging to find funding. You can reach out to businesses that want to sponsor your project by promoting their products and services on your show date. You must draft a

These tips will help you to become a successful stage play producer. Your Servant in The Arts, Mimi Johnson