[SML] Producing a Play

[Bill Conner]

Interesting question. My initial reaction was nothing to maybe $50k for a
few universities for a major production.  Most websites tend to look at
high schools - probably because high schools out number university
community and professional combined by 5 to 10 times. One interesting link:
https://ticketpeak.site/high-school-musicals-budgets-and-other-numbers/
I can't vouch for data but suggests range larger than I imagined with a
third of hs spending over $30k on musicals. I know alot pay their pit
orchestra so that us royalties is a big chunk.
Good luck and please share your findings!

On Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 1:15 PM Miller, Daniel via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Any site would work as I could take the numbers outlined and apply to what
> we need.
>
> Dan
>
> Daniel L. Miller
> Professor of Theatre
> Director of Theatre
> Dakota Wesleyan University
> Mitchell, SD
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> *From:* Ford Sellers <fsellers at chauvetlighting.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, July 12, 2021 9:55:41 AM
> *To:* Stagecraft Mailing List <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> *Cc:* Miller, Daniel <Daniel.Miller at dwu.edu>
> *Subject:* RE: Producing a Play
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>
> Not to be too contrarian, but that’s a really broad question.
>
> Variables which would impact cost would include:
>
> How are you defining non-professional?  I’ve seen Highschool Musicals
> which rival many “Professional theatres” in terms of gear, and venue
> specifications (with great non-professional crews, too).
>
> Would this include renting and/or purchasing lighting and sound equipment?
>
> Different plays have different fees to secure the rights…
>
> Staffing… depending on the scale of the production, you may have
> drastically different staffing requirements (Deck hands, Costumes,
> follow-spots, etc.).  Is the staff getting paid, all volunteer, or some
> split?
>
> Live music, or pre-recorded?
>
>
>
> All of these would have major impacts on cost.
>
>
>
> *From:* Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> *On Behalf Of *Miller,
> Daniel via Stagecraft
> *Sent:* Monday, July 12, 2021 12:10 PM
> *To:* Stagecraft Mailing List <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> *Cc:* Miller, Daniel <Daniel.Miller at dwu.edu>
> *Subject:* [SML] Producing a Play
>
>
>
> Is there a website, article, resource that does a great job outlining how
> much it costs to produce a non-professional play / musical? I have been
> trying to share my own expertise with our university administration but
> they would like info from another source beyond me.
>
>
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> Daniel L. Miller
>
> Professor of Theatre
>
> Director of Theatre
>
> Dakota Wesleyan University
>
> Mitchell, SD
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