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CMP Definitions
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04/10/2008

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MEETING REQUEST
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Request for a meeting via phone, video or in person to discuss business
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MEETING AGENDA
Definition
A detailed plan or outline of pertinent matters to be discussed in a meeting
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TASK LISTS
Definition
A “To Do” list detailing what tasks need to be accomplished, by whom and in what time period
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LINE-ITEM BUDGET
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A budget including distinct entries or accounts on separate lines
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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An overview of the main points of a business plan or proposal
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CHECK REQUEST
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A request or approval for accounting services to pay a vendor
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BID FROM VENDOR
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A written statement of services provided by a vendor for a specified price
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PRO FORMA
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Hypothetical financial figures based on previous business operations
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PER DIEM
Definition
Daily living allowance paid while traveling in connection with a production
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CONTACT LIST
Definition
List of pertinent production personnel and their contact information
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SCHEDULE MATRIX
Definition
Graph or Chart representing tour schedule or crew schedule
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ADVANCE TRIP
Definition
Review of venue or production space prior to performance
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DAY SHEET
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List of day-specific travel, hotel and venue information distributed to all cast and crew. Typically distributed the night before.
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T & B
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Abbreviation for Travel and Business. Generally refers to the cost for airfare, food, hotel accommodations and other misc. expenses while traveling on business
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EXPENSE REPORT
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A detailed list of business expenses submitted for reimbursement.
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LOAD IN/LOAD OUT
Definition
Moving of equipment into and out of a venue
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BUILDING CODES
Definition
Set of rules that specify minimum requirements for construction, operation and accommodation of occupants.
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HOSPITALITY
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Refers to services provided to cast and crew including catering of food, laundry, etc.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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A group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or institution.
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CORPORATE SPONSOR
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A company that finances an event, production or performance project in exchange for time and space to advertise or promote their own products or services; or to otherwise ally themselves with a venue, production company or performer
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BOX RENTAL
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– a fee paid to a crew member for providing his/her own equipment or specialized gear for use in a production
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DEAL MEMO
Definition
A form that lists the pertinent details of salary, guaranteed conditions, and other essentials of work agreement
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CALL SHEET
Definition
a listing of which cast members will be required for which scenes and when they will be required to be present
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CREATIVE PITCH
Definition
The attempt to sell, promote or win approval for a creative idea
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PRE-PRODUCTION
Definition
The steps necessary to prepare a production for presentation
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BLUE SKY BRAINSTORMING
Definition
Brainstorming not grounded in financial limitations
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STORY BOARD
Definition
Graphic, sequential depiction of a narrative
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EXECUTIVE BUY-OFF
Definition
Executive Approval of an idea or creative/business proposal
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DESIGN STAFF MEETING
Definition
Meeting of department heads generally including Scenic/Set Design, Lighting, Audio and Art Departments.
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DESIGN ELEMENTS
Definition
Any creative/technical choices that support the show concept or vision. Design elements include any choices relating to staging, scenic design, lighting, audio, video and wardrobe.
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TECH DRESS
Definition
A dress rehearsal for the technical aspects of a show. All performance and technical cues are performed in sequence in real time so any technical glitches, problematic transitions or other challenges can be addressed and appropriate adjustments made.
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CUE-TO-CUE
Definition
A rehearsal of transitions only to ensure a polished execution from one cue to the next
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POST MORTEM MEETING
Definition
A meeting which takes place after a production in order to discuss lessons learned and review successes and failures of a given event
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PERFORMANCE RIDER
Definition
– A comprehensive list of all the A/V, staging, security and hospitality requirements for a musical group’s performance.
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BUBBLE UP
Definition
Corporate phrase referring to the passing of information from individuals with lower rank/title and less accountability/responsibility to individuals with a higher rank/title and greater accountability/responsibility
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TRICKLE DOWN
Definition
Corporate phrase referring to the passing of information from individuals with a higher rank/title and more accountability/responsibility to individuals with a lower rank/title and lesser accountability/responsibility
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STAGE DIRECTIONS
Definition
Directions are given according to Stage Right and Stage Left. Performer’s left and right as he/she faces the audience.
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BLOCKING
Definition
Plotting actor, camera and microphone placement and movement in a production
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PROSCENIUM ARCH
Definition
The opening in the downstage wall separating the audience and the stage.
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