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The mental junk drawer of Make the Damn Show: a catch-all for snippets from the guides and behind-the-scenes musings that didn’t make it into the toolkit.
Why This Feels Like a Golden Age for DIY Theatre
Don’t worry, I’ll temper that headline statement in a moment, but for now let’s kick this post off with some unbridled optimism: we’re living in the golden age of DIY theatre! That DIY spirit has always been part of theatre, from artist-driven touring companies and scrappy storefronts to classrooms and community productions. What’s new is the scale of possibility. There are more tools, resources, and avenues than ever before to create high-caliber work on a budget.
Is Your Show Produceable? The First Questions Every Theatre Producer Should Ask
Before you spend a dollar, book a venue, or convince your friends to jump on board, you’ve got to make sure your show idea is actually produceable. In your head, the show is already a Schmony Award Winner, packed with stunning design and incredible performances. Every beat lands perfectly: the jokes pop, the emotions hit, and you get full body chills imagining the audience rising to their feet for a standing ovation. Believe me, I know! I have many ten million dollar productions living rent free in my dome.