Programs 101

I wanted to start the post by showing you a well made program for the Flamenco show Pam stage managed this past week. It consists of eight pages (not including the front and back cover) printed on a slick, semi - glossy paper that's stapled together. The budget for the entire production came from the producer, Tamara Saj. It was pretty impressive to see it come together.

This next image is from page four of the program showing the ads displayed within the program as well as the cast and crew listing. The rest of the program is balanced with ads and show info including photos and bios. Not too shabby.

And now for something completely different...

Above is the front cover of the program for the Magik Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of "Romeo and Juliet". The program consists of a single 8 1/2"x 11" sheet of typing paper folded over in half across it's length and that's it. The front is crammed with artwork, sponsors for the show and the synopsis. Were it not for the fact that there are some major backers to this play listed on the cover one would think they were operating on a shoestring budget. The NEA grant alone should have covered a least a couple more pages.


This next image is the worst part of this program. I've folded over half of the program so that both the inside and cover page are seen simultaneously. This will require magnification (which you can do by clicking on the image) in order that you see that the text on the inside is upside down. Amazing, aye? I wonder how that happened? First impressions mean a lot, even in theater.

Finally, a link to the Tamara Saj website for a final thanks to all involved in the production. The curtain finally closes. A class act all the way.

http://www.tamarasaj.com/tamarasaj/GENERACIONES.html