Budget for a Play
Producing a play can be a huge, creative adventure. It is important, as with most major things in life, to reign in your dreams and not let your expectations get out of line. There are some things to think about when you plan a budget for a play, and they are going to direct your aspirations of the script and the overall production.
Instructions
1. Decide which category you fit into. There are two major categories, one being a big budget and the other being small. This should be decided by the venue, rehearsal space, script writers, creative advisers and directors.
2. Create a plan for your budget, and be realistic when documenting what your needs may include for the play. You need to keep in mind the expenses that can be overlooked like the royalty fees, technical crew and multi-media costs.
3. Include in your plan the overall budget you need for sets. Whether you are starting from a place of designer sets and pyrotechnics, or forming a budget for the play that must include used sets and low key sound effects.
4. Take into consideration what types of funding or monetary help you can expect from outside your production team. If you are in a place where you can apply for funding help or contributions, include a low ball amount in your budget.
5. Budget the expected payment for actors in the play. If it is a community theater, the talent tends to be free, but if you are working on a huge production, the numbers are much larger and may need to include large amounts for professional extras.
6. Plan your budget around the amount of help you can expect from your production team. Creative minds are an invaluable commodity when you are putting on a play, and whether you are looking at the help your team can give you in the form of contacts and benefactors, or those who are willing to roll up their sleeves and paint the sets on weekends, they can really help you minimize some of your costs.
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