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Play Logistics Things That Should Simplify Your Life Music All instruments played onstage by actors, eliminating orchestra logistics. Set Single-Set production, no backstage crew required during performance. Cast 7-member cast (3 men, 3 women, 1 girl) Costumes There are many costume changes, but much of the clothing should be available at thrift shops or vintage clothing stores. Other things Lighting Lighting is important, especially the ability to widen spots, dim very gradually, etc., as the lighting helps change focus and tone throughout the play. Automation is recommended in addition to a live operator. Sound In larger venues, each actor and each musical instrument should have an individual pickup, which will have to be monitored carefully by the sound engineer. Automation is recommended in addition to a live operator. Whatever else you get out of our pages, I hope you come away with some great ideas for "sharing the joy." And please stay in touch!     - Paul Race All material, illustrations, and content of this web site is copyrighted © 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 by Paul D. Race. All rights reserved. Creek Dont' Rise(tm) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. For questions, comments, suggestions, trouble reports, etc. about this page or this site, please contact us. Visit related pages and affiliated sites: - Music - - Trains and Hobbies - - Christmas Memories and Collectibles - - Family Activities and Crafts -