Suggested Production Timeline

TIME UNTIL OPENING NIGHT	GOALS
12 to 8 months	Create a budget Select show & purchase rights Reserve performance and rehearsal space Handle any fundraising
3 months	Line-up a full production team Have tickets printed Confirm delivery date for scripts & scores
2 months	Announce show & hold auditions Select musicians and all production teams Initiate Publicity (press releases, etc.) Begin program ad sales Order raw supplies (fabric, lumber, paint, etc.)
8 weeks	Begin rehearsals Begin design and construction of sets & costumes
3 weeks	Make sure all cast is "off book" - no more scripts
2 weeks	Complete sets and costumes Have costumes fittings Run through Act I twice in one rehearsal Run through Act II twice in one rehearsal
1 week	Hold Tech rehearsal Hold preliminary dress rehearsals
2 days	Final dress rehearsal
1 day	Break Day