This document outlines the steps involved in play production, from finding a script and director to rehearsals, set design, costumes, and advertising. It discusses the collaborative nature of theatre and how plays involve contributions from writers, directors, actors, and production teams. Stagecraft, which encompasses the technical aspects of production, is described as a technical rather than artistic field that can be implemented by various specialized workers depending on the theatre.

1. PLAY PRODUCTION
Miguel Luis Narcida
Ramon Kristoff Locsin
Robert Martin Puerta
Mark Isaiah Karl Ciocon

2. Theatre presupposes collaborative
modes of production and a collective
form of reception.
The structure of dramatic texts is
directly influenced by this collaborative
production and collaborative
production.

3. Production involves
contributions FROM:
• Playwright
• Director
• Actors
• Production team

4. The technical aspects of
theatrical production are described
collectively as “STAGECRAFT”.
Stagecraft is considered a
technical rather than an artistic
field. This distinguishes it from the
more recent, wilder discipline of
scenography.

5. Stagecraft may be implemented by
any number of workers. The modern
form of stagecraft is highly technical
and specialized.
Regional theatres and larger
community theatres will generally have
a technical director and a complement
of designers.

6. STEPS TO TAKE IN
PLAY PRODUCTION

7. 1. Find your play
a. Hire a script writer.
b. Write your own script.
c. Buy a script from a script selling facility.

8. 2. Find a director
- You must find a director suitable for the
play. Take note of their genre
specialties.

9. 3. Choose a cast
- Actors and actresses may be
chosen through
readings/auditions.
Note: If there is music and/or dance
involved, you will also need to
selected a choreographer and a
musical director.

10. 4. Prepare the venue
-Before starting with the rehearsals, one
must have already prepared the
venue for these practices and the
actual play.

11. La Scala de Milan; Milan, Italy
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino

12. 5. Allow the cast to rehearse
- Give the actors and other artists their
scripts/songs/dance sequences (Optional)
and a chance to perform their roles before
the actual play.

13. 6. Create the set
- Find a set designer and stage manager to
engage the people involved in
creating the overall setting of the play.

14. 7. Find a costumer
- A costumer should be assigned to make
sure that everyone is dressed
appropriately and that the costumes
are designed according to the needs
of the character.

15. 8. Hire make-up and hair
personnel
- These people are needed to create the
“LOOK” which suits the need of each
character.

16. 9. Final rehearsal
- Keep watch on everything that goes on in
the play. Make sure that the play
captures the overall vision of the
director.

17. 10. Advertise
- Try to find ways to spread news of
your play.
- Ex. TV, radio, and other types of
media.

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