Theatre Student Handbook
Production Schedule Outline
A basic outline for Black Box and Mainstage Productions
| Pre-Production |
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| WEEK 1 |
Director's point of view / initial reaction to script - Meetings are 1 hour in length. |
| WEEK 2 |
Initial images, research |
| WEEK 3 |
Research, rough designs |
| WEEK 4 |
Rough designs |
| WEEK 5 |
Presentation of final designs |
| WEEK 6 |
Auditions - if auditions are late in the week or several nights in length, then they should be held during the 5th week to allow a six week build/rehearsal period. |
| Rehearsal/Build Period |
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| WEEK 7 |
Progress reports |
| WEEK 8 |
Progress reports |
| WEEK 9 |
Progress reports |
| WEEK 10 |
Progress reports - Last chance to add any new props, costumes, set pieces |
| WEEK 11 |
Progress reports - Publicity photos |
| WEEK 12 |
Tech & Dress rehearsals. Opening. |