Christmas is a wonderful time of year. We spend a lot of time with the hustle and bustle, and are counting down the minutes to the day that we forget the simple things that are what the time of year is about. But, behind the scenes, there are things in the works weeks and months before, people giving their time and energy. to help that along. A Christmas play is one of those things.
A Christmas play can be a huge undertaking. The time that goes into a Christmas play is astounding. There are so many aspects of a play that delegation is a must.
Christmas Plays are an important work, since they involve a belief system. Emotion is also plays a significant role in a Christmas play.
The first thing you need for your Christmas play is a date and a venue. A venue with a stage or stage area with enough seating will need to be found.
The next thing you need for your Christmas play is the cast. Find someone who knows how to cast flexible, experienced yet believable cast members for each part.
The set is the next element in your Christmas play to plan for. A reliable and knowledgeable stage crew is the key to completing the sound and set for the play. There is the interior set, with all the different props for each scene, some mobile and some being permanent throughout the Christmas play. It can't be stressed enough however, to "Keep it Simple". Huge, extravagant expensive props and backgrounds for your Christmas play are simply not needed. A simple, well done interior set seems to be the most beautiful and effective in conveying the atmosphere wanted. Quality, not big cost for the set would be the best choice. Also, a Christmas play often has a scoped down outdoor version, so you will need a simple exterior set for that purpose.
Your play doesn't need to be a musical, but music in the appropriate places can be a wonderful addition to your Christmas play.
The production time for your Christmas play needs to be set at the beginning. If the play is too long, your audience will get bored. If too short, they will feel like they didn't get the whole experience. You want the audience to feel like they are in the moment with the cast for the duration. Then, time will fly and they won't even know it. Count the minutes and adjust accordingly.
Make rehearsal time for your Christmas play practical. Most of the cast will be very flexible,, but a lot of time is wasted from a disorganized practice schedule. Everyone's time is important, and if your cast knows you feel that way, they will be inclined to work with you. Harmony among the cast makes the Christmas play flow and stay on schedule. Make sure you have a set time schedule with date, time and place for every activity. The minutes really do count.
Make each part of the cast feel important. From leading role to stage crew to clean up, each cast member plays a critical role.
Finally, opening day is here. The Christmas play has started, then ended. Everyone leaves with the spirit of the season. The wonderful, genuine, flexible cast and crew, and simple beautiful play have done their job.
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