Plan backstage
What backstage staff will you need? What particular skills?
- Backstage manager/cues
- Make-up and hair
- Wardrobe
- Cooks
- Waiters
- Greeters/go-fors
- Stage and set tradespersons
- Sets
- Props
What amenities will you need for artists and crew? Note: Technical support staff (light, sound, AV, etc.) might also be using these amenities, but might not be accountable to the backstage manager.
- Toilets
- Food, water, and kitchen facilities
- Separate parking
- Change rooms with tables, chairs, and mirrors.
- Showers
- Secure storage
- Separate access.
How will you set up the greenroom?
- What will you put in it?
- Will you provide food, beverages, etc.?
- Who will cue people from the greenroom?
- Will any clients or VIPs meet people waiting in the greenroom?
- What briefing will you need to give in the greenroom?
- Who will accompany people to the greenroom?
How will you set up the makeup, hairstyling and wardrobe?
- What facilities will you need?
- What storage will you need (for props, costumes, etc.)?