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.
Thanks for your time!
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.
Male
Cast size:
Give total number and rough breakdown by
gender and age
Female
Over 50
30 – 50
18 – 30
Under 18
Total
What is the structure of the play?:
Please tick:
Outline number of acts and scenes and any
other relevant information.
Full length
Give a brief summary of the play:
How much rehearsal time will be
required?:
What is the approximate run-time
One act
of the play?
Please tick:
What type of costume do you
foresee being needed?:
Contemporary
If a period or futuristic piece, give details of
when the play is set and what you want
costume to achieve.
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
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:
Yes
No