PROPOSAL GUIDE
(Just cut-and-paste this text into your favorite word processor program and complete)

PRODUCTION STAFF
Please list people who have volunteered to be on your production staff. First time directors with POPs need to ask a board member to be your producer. 
Here are the positions on a production staff:


* Producer
* Director
* Choreographer (Musical)
* Music Director (Musical)
* Asst. Director
* Props Mistress/Master
* Master Carpenter
* Seamstress(es)
* Lighting Designer/Light Board Operator
* Sound Designer/Sound Board Operator
* Stage Manager
* Program Designer


Do not worry if you do not have people for all positions - that's what a producer is there for!

ABOUT THE SHOW
This is a synopsis of your show.

CASTING
How many men and women are in the show and if it is a musical how many members of the chorus are you looking to cast.

ORCHESTRA
If proposing a musical, please list the instruments you need for your orchestra (MTIShows.com is good about listing this for their musicals) 

SET
Ideas you have about the set(s). How many different locations do you need?

LIGHTS and SOUND
Lights:  Give an idea of what kind of lighting you want. Spots, projector, or simple.  
Sound: Does your show have a lot of sound effects? Do you need microphones? Give an idea of what sound you need.

COSTUMES
What type of costumes do you need for your show? Period costumes or everyday costumes?

BUDGET
All shows need to have an estimated budget. Please note that if you need more than your budget the board will have to approve the extra spending. The producer is in charge of keeping track of how much money you have spent.

Estimated  Expenses
(EXAMPLE)
SET (Paint and Wood) $250
Costumes $250
Props $100
Publicity (Ads and Posters) $600
Programs $300
TOTAL EXPENSES-$1500

Estimated  Income
(EXAMPLE)
Ticket Sales $4500
TOTAL INCOME
$4500

SCHEDULE
List when you would like to do your auditions, rehearsals (days/times) and shows.

STAFF STILL NEEDED.
List what production staff you still need for your show.