🎭 Set a Total Production Budget - Checklist

Define overall show objectives and scale

List all potential income sources (tickets, sponsors, merchandise)

List all cost categories (venue, staff, costumes, marketing, tech, logistics)

Research and estimate realistic costs per category

Allocate contingency/reserve fund (10–20%)

Sum all estimated costs for total budget

Align total cost with revenue projections

Get team approval or feedback

Finalize and lock in the official budget