Premiere of The Prom: Neunkirchen celebrates the prom!

Premiere of The Prom: Neunkirchen celebrates the prom!

The big day has finally come: The urban musical project *The Prom* is celebrating its premiere in the New Gebläsehalle in Neunkirchen. The buzz among the visitors is unmistakable and the anticipation is palpable. Director Holger Hauer and his dedicated team mobilized everything to make the evening unforgettable. However, the path to the premiere was not an easy one – as a look behind the scenes shows.

There is nothing that cannot challenge the creative work of a play. Hauer certainly had to struggle with difficulties - during the first rehearsals he had to intervene several times with a quick “stop”. The stage area initially seemed pretty bare and the sets weren't positioned optimally, which made Hauer rush to the stage and instruct the helpers to move the sets forward on rollers.

The production process

How does the production process of a theater work? This is a holistic process that extends from the initial idea through the conception phase to the final presentation. This all starts with the creation of a performance schedule, which is part of theater management. Hauer and his directing team have done their best in the last few weeks to structure the initial ideas and put together a creative team. This phase is crucial for the artistic, economic and technical feasibility of the piece, which is carefully examined by the management.

In the development phase, the chosen piece idea is brought to the game plan position. For *The Prom*, Hauer, artistic director Ellen Kärcher, assistant director Nina Röder and production manager Nico Schneider have put together an impressive cast list. The sometimes intensive exchange about budget, guest fees and additional positions can lead to friction in the ensemble, which is a common phenomenon in the creative community.

Preparations for the premiere

A significant part of the preparation is the division of rehearsal and game scheduling as well as the technical scheduling. Here, Hauer and his team are required to coordinate everything precisely in order to then recreate the stage design in the original scale in the construction rehearsals - an important stage on the way to the premiere. The marketing and ticket departments work simultaneously to attract audiences to the performances.

The premiere is often the beginning of a new chapter. The post-production phase, which begins after the premiere, is characterized by regular screenings and active marketing. For the team around Hauer, this means that they always have to make sure to maintain the quality of the piece while at the same time ensuring that it appeals to the audience. After all, every evening should be a success!

Whatever the viewership, the production process will not stand still. The first ideas for future projects are already developing in the background. Working with a talented directing team can open the door to further engagements for many, keeping creative energy high.

A final sentence about the premiere: Rumor has it that the entire theater team threw their heart and soul into *The Prom*. So it remains exciting to see how the evening with its premiere feeling is conveyed to the audience and whether the months of commitment and preparations have really paid off.