Here's how a production comes to life at HCT
There are many people working behind the scenes of the plays you see on a Kauai stage. We have a volunteer Board of Directors, a small administrative staff, and a volunteer production staff team that works with the artistic director for each production.
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6 Months Prior to Opening |
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Production Team AssembledAAA volunteer stage manager, set designer, and costume coordinator meet with the Director. The Musical Director and Choreographer work with the Director to envision the production.
Registration/School ShowsAARegistration forms are sent to the mailing list and flyers are placed in public places. Materials are sent to local schools and reservations are booked.
3 Months Prior to Opening
Classes BeginAAStudents that are registered learn about the audition process and the show is cast, with everyone having a part. Students attend classes 2-3 times per week, developing skills and learning to work as a team.
2 Months Prior to Opening
Ad and Ticket SalesAAStudents and families begin to sell ads and tickets to offset the production costs. Media coverage begins, and community partners are sought.
1 Month Prior to Opening
Final Set/Prop/ & CostumesAAVolunteer parents put the finishing touches on the set, costumes are completed, and props are found or made.
3 Weeks Prior to Opening
Countdown BeginsAA1st Dress Rehearsal with all the finishing touches, canteen supplies are ordered, the technical director completes the light plot.
2 Weeks Prior to Opening
Load InAAStudents, parents, volunteers, staff move EVERYTHING to the production facility.
1 Week Prior to Opening
WHEW!AAMonths of work are polished, late nights and fast food dinners are the norm.
OPENING NIGHT!
At Hawaii Childrens Theatre, OPENING NIGHT marks the beginning of nine public performances and six school performances.
Final Total:
2500 Volunteer & Staff Hours !!!
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