SPP Theatre Company
Production Proposal Template
Notes for directors
This template should be used to formulate your production proposal. The proposal should be completed in conjunction with a committee Sponsor, who, if your proposal is accepted, may become the Responsible Officer for the Production. The template should be completed as fully as possible as this will help the committee assess the merits and potential issues with the production. You may also be asked to come along to a meeting to discuss your proposal in more detail.
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SPP Committee
Your name:If you do not want to direct, please also give the name of the Director
Name of production:
Author:
Committee sponsor:
Expected availability/royalty costs:
This can be checked with Samuel French Ltd. It is not required information but will be helpful to the committee in considering different plays.
Proposed performance dates:
Approximately – please give a month, or range of months.
Dates when you will not be available within the next 12 months:Approximately.
Cast size:
Give total number and rough breakdown by gender and age / Male / Female
Over 50
30 – 50
18 – 30
Under 18
Total
What is the structure of the play?:
Outline number of acts and scenes and any other relevant information. / Please tick:
Full length
One act
Give a brief summary of the play:
How much rehearsal time will be required?:
What is the approximate run-time of the play?
What type of costume do you foresee being needed?:
If a period or futuristic piece, give details of when the play is set and what you want costume to achieve. / Please tick:
Contemporary
Historical period
Futuristic/fantasy
What type of props are likely to be required? Are any special items (weapon, etc) needed?
What type of set do you propose:
Please describe the set and use the space below to provide an indicative set – you won't be held to it, but it will need to be realistic and form the basis of discussion with the committee.
Stage Sketch:
For multiple sets, please indicate each – provide an additional sheet or two if necessary
Where would you see the play being performed?:
What type of theatre, approximate size
Have you identified or approached...
… a producer?
… a stage manager?
… a costumier?
… a props master/mistress?
Are there any special lighting and sound effects?
Are there any music requirements other than introductory/ending music played from a computer/DVD?
Have you thought about how the show should be marketed?
Committee use only
Proposal Accepted / Yes / No
Responsible Officer:
Proposed venue:
Performance dates:
Projected Audience:
based on cast, venue and trends
Projected budget and break even point:
A more detailed budget will be prepared separately. This should be high-level numbers only.
Press release drafted:
Online presence created:
Facebook, Twitter, website, etc.
Ticket prices:
Box office arrangements:
Rehearsal space:
Crew in place:
Other supporting information: