MISSING: JESUS · Production workspace
Stage & Tech
Build the setting. Shape the atmosphere. Support every cue.
Working preparation checklist for team review. Designs, equipment, scene requirements, cues, and assignments are awaiting approval against the current script.
Start with the approved script
Production Plan
| Working document | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Current script / revision | Production Lead | Link pending |
| Ground plan / stage dimensions | Set Designer / Stage Manager | To be approved |
| Scene / shift breakdown | Stage Manager | To be prepared |
| Props tracking sheet | Properties Lead | To be prepared |
| Audio / lighting cue sheet | Audio & Lighting Leads | To be prepared |
| Equipment / supply list | Technical Lead | To be confirmed |
| Build / tech / dress schedule | Production Lead | Dates pending |
Requirements Tracker
For every requirement, record the scene, owner, needed-by date, status, and approval.
| Area | Requirement / Scene | Owner | Due / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set / Scenic | Pending script review | To be assigned | Pending |
| Props | Pending script review | To be assigned | Pending |
| Audio | Pending script review | To be assigned | Pending |
| Lighting | Pending script review | To be assigned | Pending |
| Costumes / Makeup | Pending script review | To be assigned | Pending |
Design, build, and preset
Stage Set & Design
- Review the current script and create a scene-by-scene list of settings and entrances.
- Confirm usable stage dimensions, backstage access, audience sightlines, and the approved ground plan.
- Submit scenic drawings, colors, materials, and a build budget for production-lead approval.
- Plan the department-store and investigation environments using the approved script; confirm how displays and furnishings change between scenes.
- Inventory existing stock before buying, borrowing, or building.
- Assign build, paint, installation, and scene-change crews; confirm supervision and deadlines.
- Check stability, storage, cable routes, and safe movement of every scenic piece.
- Mark approved stage positions and paths; label moving pieces and backstage storage areas.
- Rehearse scene changes with stage management and account for costume, prop, and performer traffic.
- Photograph the approved preset and record who verifies it before each performance.
Every item, every entrance
Properties / Props
Create the final prop list from the approved script. The categories below are prompts, not a confirmed inventory.
| Item / Category | Scene / User | Preset / Handoff | Owner / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manger / display elements | Confirm with script | To be determined | Pending |
| Store / investigation hand props | Confirm with script | To be determined | Pending |
| Character-specific items | Confirm with script | To be determined | Pending |
| Consumables / backups | Confirm with script | To be determined | Pending |
- Break down each scene for hand props, set dressing, consumables, and special handling.
- Confirm quantity, appearance, practical function, performer use, and approval for each item.
- Assign sourcing, construction, repair, and return responsibilities.
- Label prop tables and storage positions; record each preset, entrance, handoff, and return.
- Have performers rehearse with approved props before technical / dress rehearsals.
- Prepare backups or replacements for essential and consumable items.
- Run a pre-show inventory and a post-show reset; report missing or damaged items.
- At strike, reconcile borrowed items and store retained props.
Make every word and cue clear
Audio Requirements
- Review dialogue, caroler numbers, recorded cues, transitions, and any practical sound needs with the director.
- Confirm the microphone plan, vocal coverage, channel assignments, and any live or recorded accompaniment.
- Create an equipment list for microphones, stands, console, playback, speakers, monitors, cables, and spare batteries.
- Prepare an approved cue sheet with cue number, script trigger, source, level, fade, and operator.
- Confirm permission to use all music and recordings; use approved files and label revisions clearly.
- Test the system, coverage, intelligibility, playback levels, and backstage communications.
- Record performers’ microphone assignments and handoffs; coordinate changes with costumes and stage management.
- Check feedback, mute behavior, batteries / charging, and a backup plan.
- Run sound cues in technical rehearsal and confirm the final cue sheet.
- Before each show, complete a line check, sound check, and playback check; after the show, reset and secure equipment.
Focus the story
Lighting Requirements
- Confirm lighting areas, scenic mood, entrances, caroler positions, and transitions with the director and designer.
- Review available fixtures, control console, circuits, power needs, and approved positions with the technical lead.
- Plan coverage and focus to preserve sightlines and performer visibility.
- Create an approved cue sheet with cue number, script trigger, look, timing, and operator.
- Coordinate practical lights, scenic elements, projection if approved, and backstage work lights.
- Assign qualified personnel for installation, cabling, focus, and equipment checks.
- Test dimming, colors, transitions, console playback, and the backup plan.
- Rehearse cues with stage management; record approved changes from technical and dress rehearsals.
- Keep exit lighting, aisles, and access routes unobstructed.
- Before each show, run the fixture / console check; after the show, return to the approved shutdown state.
Support the performers
Costumes, Makeup & Stage Assistance
- Confirm character looks, costume pieces, shoes, accessories, and makeup with the director.
- Record fittings, performer assignments, dressing locations, quick changes, and who assists.
- Label costumes and accessories; separate costume pieces from the props inventory.
- Check microphone placement and any costume noise with audio.
- Prepare approved repair supplies and emergency costume / makeup support.
- Review stage-assistant duties, backstage quiet, entrance readiness, and communication signals.
- Perform a pre-show costume check and post-show laundry / repair / reset.
Run, reset, and close
Show-Day & Strike
- Confirm the production lead, stage manager, operators, crew, and crew-call schedule.
- Check set stability, scenic presets, prop presets, backstage routes, and performer access.
- Complete audio and lighting checks, approved communications checks, and cue-sheet review.
- Brief the team on scene changes, emergency procedures, and who may call or stop the show.
- Coordinate readiness with front of house and dining teams before opening the house.
- Follow the stage manager’s cue calls and keep a show report of problems or changes.
- After each performance, reset scenic pieces, props, costumes, audio, and lighting for the next call.
- After the final performance, strike only on the production lead’s instruction; assign supervised tasks.
- Return borrowed equipment and props, reconcile supplies, clean the stage / backstage areas, and complete a final walkthrough.