overall plan of a musical theatre gig

This is a Gantt chart. The timeframe goes from left to right. It shows when tasks must be done simultaneously, and when tasks begin and end in relation to other tasks.

Get the gig	Plan the gig1	Get staff2	Production team meeting3
			Script reading	Artists learning parts and rehearsing	Technical rehearsal4	Full rehearsal	Dress rehearsal	The show	Debrief
			Marketing and sales
			Logistics and technical support
			Backstage crew

¹Planning includes the following:
   • Set goals
   • Determine target audience
   • Determine content
   • Set overall timeline
   • Set budget expenditure
   • Set budget income and funding
   • Appoint Musical Director/Dance director
   • Appoint Production Manager
   • Appoint Choreographer.

² Recruitment includes auditioning artists.

³Producer/production team meeting:
   • Appoints other staff
   • Sets and monitors project management (budget, timelines, procurement).
   • Oversees logistics, especially liaison with venues, transport and roadies.
   • Oversees technical team (sound, lighting)
   • Oversees marketing, sales, and front of house (including ushers)
   • Oversees backstage crew: Stage Manager, stage hands, wardrobe, makeup, sets, props.

⁴Technical rehearsals includes:
   • Checking the run sheet for light and sound
   • Stage manager rehearses with crew
   • Coordination with musicians.