THEATRICAL PRODUCTION POSTMORTEM

REQUIREMENT ATTENDANCE
This should be scheduled at a time that the “Key Production Team” can all be there. This includes:
Director, Music Director, Technical Director, Producer, and Stage Manager. The meeting will be
run/moderated by a board member who did not formally participate in the production.

MEETING TIMEFRAME
Ideally, this discussion should take place within 5-10 days following the final performance. This allows
time for reflection, but keeps the information relevant.

GOAL
To gather key production stakeholders together after a production in an effort to celebrate successes,
learn from mistakes, provide closure, and improve processes and efficiency.

NORMS
● We all understand that the goal is improving the next production and learn from our shared
experiences, so we’ll try to be as honest as we can.
● Everyone gets a chance to talk and all perceptions are equally valuable.
● Respectful listening is key. This is not a place for argumentative rebuttal or push-back.
● Be constructive, not destructive.
● We will celebrate successes and fix flaws.
● Everything will be recorded to ensure we are able to address this all in the future.

AGENDA
1. Producer’s Recap of the Production: A brief synopsis of the initial expectations and deliverables
of the production. This sets the groundwork for what we can measure success and failure against:
a. Budget
b. Attendance
c. Community Experience
d. Audience Feedback

2. Recap of the Experience: Identify what went well and differently based on feedback from those
involved (as answered based on the questions to consider below).
a. What went right during this production that we can repeat in the future?
b. What went wrong during this production that we should avoid in the future?
c. What should we do differently next time?

3. Stakeholder input: Production members and board members will have the floor to share their
perspective on why things went the way they did.

4. Actionable Steps:
a. What do we absolutely need to do?
b. What can we do about it now?
c. What can we do about it soon?
 KEY PRODUCTION TEAM - QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

Members of the “key production team” should consider and provided answers to the following questions
at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Each answer require a narrative response.

1. General
a. What things did you think went well during this production process?
b. What was the single most frustrating part of the production process?
c. How do you wish things would have been handled differently next time to avoid this
frustration?

2. Production
a. Was there sufficient time to complete all elements necessary to this production?
b. Were there enough resources available to this production?
c. Were performers and members of the production staff on time and prepared?
d. Did everyone do their part to help the production succeed?
e. Were all elements of the production executed sufficiently when it came time for
performance?
f. Did the quality of the production fulfill the expectations of those who were involved and
those who attended?

3. Community Engagement/Education
a. Did this production work to reach our community?
b. Was this production literally and intellectually accessible for our community?
c. Were there opportunities for education provided during/through this production?

4. Communications
a. Were communications handled efficiently and effectively?
b. Were updates/changes clear throughout the production process?
c. Were there any major barriers to communication?

5. Issue Management
a. Did the production team work effectively together?
b. Did issues/changes arise that impacted the production?
c. Were issues/changes handled in an effective manner?
d. What would you do next time to make issue management more effective?

6. Other
a. What else came up during this production that you feel needs to be said/discussed?

COMPLETE CAST & CREW - POST-PRODUCTION QUESTIONNAIRE

All people who participated in the production (cast, crew, volunteers, front of house, etc.) should
consider and provided answers to the following questions at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Each
answer will include an optional area to narratively expand on their opinions.

1. How did you participate in this production? *

a. Cast Member
 b. Crew Member
c. Parent of a Minor Cast Member
d. Other Volunteer
2. Was this your first experience participating in a live theatre production? *
a. Yes
b. No
3. Was this your first experience participating with JCT? *
a. Yes
b. No
4. Would you be interested in participating in future JCT productions? *
a. Yes
b. No
c. Unsure

PLEASE RATE THE FOLLOWING:

5. Audition Process *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent
6. 2. Casting Decisions *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent
7. Rehearsal Process & Scheduling *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent
8. Communication & Organization *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent
9. Advertising & Promotion *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent
10. Overall Experience with this Production *
a. Poor
b. Fair
c. Good
d. Excellent

11. Are there any areas that did not run as smoothly with this production, in comparison to your
previous JCT experience? *
 a. Yes
If yes, please explain.
b. No
c. N/A

12. Are there any areas that ran smoother this time, in comparison to your previous JCT experience?
*
a. Yes
If yes, please explain.
b. No
c. N/A

13. Are there any areas that JCT could improve on? *
a. Yes
If yes, please explain.
b. No
c. N/A

14. Did you experience any negative issues during this production? *
a. Yes
b. No

15. If yes, were those issues addressed and resolved?

a. Yes
b. No

16. What was your personal highlight of participating in this production?*

17. Additional Comments or Suggestions (optional)

Name (Optional)
Email (Optional)
Phone Number (Optional)