To get the most effective script for the occasion, the following will be helpful to the writer/producer:
Key Requirements:
When is the script needed by/performance date?
Main moral/punchline/theme the Act(s) should communicate?
Any secondary event themes (eg event slogan, key Bible verse)?
Number of Acts required,
and their duration?
Any other special requests, considerations of things to include/avoid?
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The rest of these questions are useful when not writing/producing for your home church
Audience:
Key age group the drama is targeting?
Ballpark estimate audience size?
General audience tolerance (from conservative organ church, to loud drums church)
Cast:
Ideal number of 'leading' actors (range) you'd like involved?
Ideal number of extras to include (if any)
Are kids required to be the lead actors (ages)?
Location:
Will it be presented indoor, in a tent, outdoor?
Is the 'stage' area raised? (eg could the audience see someone sitting on the stage?)
Rough amount of room on stage available?
Can the room be easily darkened?
What side-of-stage ‘entries’ are available for cast to enter/exit quickly out of sight?
How many audience isles could actors use, and can they get on stage from each?
Provide a general picture of the stage area from the audience view could be helpful (or a live stream link to look at)
AV Possibilities:
Number of Hands-free microphones available and /or cordless hand held microphones available?
I there a good sound system to play music/sound effects?
Is there a 'sub-woofer' that we could play deep earthquake style rumbles with?
Is there an ability to play sound effects at specific times?
What is the size and position of a
screen(s) a video could be played on, or images displayed on?
Is there the ability to have the script on a screen for the actors, but not the audience?