Producer

The Producer is responsible for staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating the various aspects of the production. The Producer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the production are completed within budget, according to the Company's and the director's wishes, and in time for the first public performance. The producer oversees the cost effectiveness and planning of the entire production process. Responsibilities include the following:

q	Securing the rights to present the play from the royalty house or publisher-agent

Forming a highly motivated and collaborative production team, which includes all those in charge of the various areas of the production - director, musical director, choreographer, rehearsal pianist, set designer, properties manager, costume designer, technical staff, stage manager, house manager, box office manager, fundraising chair, volunteer coordinator, and publicist

Budgeting

q	Deciding date, time and performance venue

q	Scheduling and executing auditions

q	Helping to cast the show

q	Distributing scripts and music to the cast and orchestra. Collecting and returning materials to the royalty house after the show closes

q	Lead Production meetings

q	Scheduling rehearsals

q	Setting rehearsal venues

q	Rehearsal process and preparation

q	Organizing strike

q	Financial accounting of the show's expenses and revenues