Here is a checklist that we’ve compiled from many years’ experience of organising nativity shows! We hope you find it useful.

1) SCRIPTS & SONGS

Go through the script and listen to every song, learning them yourself.

Try to allocate speaking or singing roles for every child that wants a part.

Read through the script CAREFULLY and make any amendments that are needed for your cast (Remember that most of our products come with editable scripts… please use them).

Print off enough copies of the script for every performer, plus have a few spare and know where your original is saved.

2) CASTING

Auditions: evaluate each child’s reading and acting skills as well as their singing and possibly dancing skills.

Cast all main roles, walk on roles AND UNDERSTUDIES.

Cast stagehands make sure each one has clearly defined roles.

Cast lighting technicians and sound technicians if appropriate.

Arrange who will be responsible for scenery, costumes and make up.

3) SCHEDULE DATES

Arrange the dates / times / venues of every rehearsal and stick to your plan. Let EVERYONE involved know the arrangements.

Arrange the dates / times / venues of dress rehearsal and main performances. Let EVERYONE know.

4) PLAN EACH REHEARSAL …