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Event run of show templates

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Event Staff Briefing DeckAwards Ceremony Run of ShowEvent Run of Show SlidesConference Run Sheet
FormatPresentationDocumentPresentationDocument
Works inGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and Word
Length12 slides6 pages12 slides7 pages
StyleEditorialEditorialEditorialEditorial

Writing a run of show that gets read

A run of show is the minute-by-minute schedule for an event. It tells the crew, speakers and hosts exactly what happens and when.

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Cover timed schedule, speakers and hosts, cues for sound, slides and lighting, responsible person, contacts, and backup plans.

Add buffer between segments, since events almost always run behind.

Compare Event Staff Briefing Deck, Awards Ceremony Run of Show, and Event Run of Show Slides, all 6 to 12 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a run of show?

A run of show is the minute-by-minute schedule for an event. It tells the crew, speakers and hosts exactly what happens and when.

What should a run of show include?

Include timed schedule, speakers and hosts, cues for sound, slides and lighting, responsible person, contacts, and backup plans. Add buffer between segments, since events almost always run behind.

What is the best event run of show template to begin from?

Start with Event Staff Briefing Deck: A twelve-slide briefing deck that gives every steward, caterer and technician the plan, the cues and their emergency actions. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Awards Ceremony Run of Show.

How long is a run of show?

The templates here are 6 to 12 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a run of show?

Yes. These event run of show templates work in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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