Theatre's in trouble

Grant, a classical example of last minute pre-production planning would have to be my introduction to the Lighting desk.The production Acorn are performing currently involves all but 6 of our members on stage, with 3 of those 6 directing & the other 3 doing Front of House, teas & coffees etc.I was trainee Facilitator for one of the One Acts and was going to help backstage and Front of House. However on Tech rehearsal night the person we thought would be doing the Lights, couldn't commit, so I have been doing the Lighting for this show.Obviously this was mostly unavoidable, particularily with our modest membership and the size of the casts required for this production.I feel however it is things like this, that make being involved in a small ameature Theatre group, so much fun. It really makes you feel good when you can all pull together to make a performance work, making the group like a second family.Yes, anything anyone has re notes & ideas for production notes would definately be welcomed.I'd best work now!!!Sue Thomas> Sadly, Joe, I think you are quite right about the lack or scarcity> of good pre-production planning. On more than one occasion I've been> guilty of it myself.> But, I do believe many clubs are at least working towards a more> methodical approach to planning a season. Some clubs are even developing> or maintaining fairly comprehensive sets of production notes that> act as a checklist for producers, directors, publicists and stagemanagers.>> It may be useful for some of these to be published on the website.> What do you think? Are there any clubs (or individuals) out there> that would care to contribute?> I have my own personal set of notes that I like to work from.> Would people like to see these sorts of things available on the internet> as a resource?> Cheers> Grant