FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE: The Independent Producer’s Checklist

A free, simple, and powerful checklist for new and aspiring producers.

If you have a creative idea a stage play, showcase, concert, or live production but you’re not sure where to start, this checklist gives you the essential steps to get moving with clarity and confidence.

This is a straightforward, beginner‑friendly checklist designed to help you organize your thoughts, plan your production, and understand what you need before you begin.

What’s Inside

This checklist covers 12 core areas every independent producer should review:

• Vision Clarity – Know your purpose, message, and audience
• Your Role as the Producer – Lead with confidence
• Script & Content Readiness – Confirm your project is prepared
• Budget Basics – Identify must‑have expenses and starting points
• Building Your Team – Understand who you need and why
• Venue & Format Decisions – Choose the right setting for your project
• Auditions & Casting (if needed)
• Production Timeline – Create a realistic schedule
• Promotion & Marketing – Announce and promote effectively
• Ticket & Audience Strategy – Plan your approach early
• Legal & Logistics Awareness – Understand basic requirements
• Mindset & Leadership – Step fully into the role of producer

At the end, you’ll complete a final self‑assessment to determine how ready you are to move forward.

Who This Is For

This checklist is perfect for:

• First‑time producers
• Playwrights and creatives
• Independent artists
• Anyone building a production on their own

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start producing — this checklist is your first step.