The Vignette Production Handbook

Tips and tools for mounting interactive vignettes
by Jeff Wirth

published: 2024 Interactive PlayLab (e-book)

Unlock the full potential of your interactive vignette productions with The Vignette Production Handbook, an essential guide that bridges the gap between traditional theatre experience and the unique demands of interactive performances. Understanding that what happens off the stage is just as important as the action on it, this handbook provides a comprehensive roadmap for mounting interactive vignettes . In it you’ll discover invaluable insights tailored to enhance every aspect of your production.

Whether you’re a seasoned theater professional or new to the world of interactive performance, this book is a must-have resource for anyone working behind the scenes. Learn how to seamlessly blend traditional theater practices with the unique demands of interactive vignettes, making your production process more effective and efficient. If you’re committed to creating unforgettable interactive experiences, The Vignette Production Handbook is your go-to manual for bringing interactive vignettes to life.

The Vignette Production Handbook includes:

• Show format – What the structure of an interactive vignette looks like from the perspective of the crew.
• Directing – How to direct a performance form that plays out differently at every performance.
• Stage managing – Additional skills to manage and call a show that is improvised and unpredictable.
• Spect wrangling – The responsibilities of a crew position only found in interactive performance.
• House managing –Things to keep in mind when members of the audience will be playing in the show.
• Videography – How to shoot a game tape for interactive vignettes.
• Lighting design – The basic light plot and cues when lighting vignettes.
• Sound design – The three forms of audio to consider when designing sound for vignettes.
• Marketing – How to get past audience fears of interactive performance and turn spects into your strongest marketing.
• Production materials – A collection of info sheets, forms, and apps that are useful in the production process, including after action report, Interactive performance FAQ, invitation to play, waiver of liability, media release, notice of filming, show program templates, side player app, and volunteer app.
• Onboarding spects – How to design the spect experience from the moment people learn about the show, through marketing and ticket sales, up to performance and after.
• After action review – A process that allows the cast and crew to become a cohesive, self-sufficient team, guiding their own continuous improvement.

This book is available for free with your purchase of Interactive Performance 101 or Interactive Performance 101 – Teacher’s Edition.