Community Theater Handbook

Develop content for a community theater operations handbook.

Theater Information:
- Organization name: [name]
- Venue type: [owned/rented/school]
- Productions per year: [number]
- Volunteer base: [approximate size]
- Budget range: [typical production budget]

Handbook Sections Needed:

1. Governance and Structure:
- Board responsibilities
- Committee descriptions
- Decision-making processes
- Volunteer policies

2. Production Selection:
- Season planning process
- Rights and royalties
- Director selection
- Budget considerations

3. Audition and Casting:
- Audition procedures
- Casting policies
- Equity and inclusion practices
- Callbacks and notifications

4. Rehearsal Guidelines:
- Attendance expectations
- Conflict policies
- Code of conduct
- Communication protocols

5. Technical Production:
- Build crew organization
- Safety procedures
- Tool and equipment use
- Load-in/strike procedures

6. Front of House:
- Box office operations
- Usher training
- Concessions management
- Accessibility services

7. Marketing and PR:
- Social media guidelines
- Press release templates
- Photo/video policies
- Brand standards

Tone: [formal/friendly/professional]
Format: [digital/print/both]