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The title slide and first slides of the Event Run of Show Slides template

Event Run of Show Slides

Presentation template for Google Slides and PowerPoint

Make a copy in Google Slides
Price
Free
Slides
12
Difficulty
Beginner
Updated
November 4, 2026

Every slide (12)

Overview

On the day of an event, crew need one plan they can read at a glance: what happens when, who calls it and what to do if it goes wrong. This deck gives producers twelve slides covering the running order, load-in lanes, stage plan, cues, AV notes, speaker flow and contacts, so a briefing takes ten minutes instead of a long email thread.

The sample follows Orrindale Media's Harbor Hall Awards Night, with doors at 18:00, curtain up at 19:00 and a 110-minute programme that includes a 10-minute buffer. Replace the event details first, then your timings, give every cue one owner, and add real mobile numbers on the closing slide.

Useful for

  • A producer briefing stage managers, AV and venue staff the afternoon before an awards night or gala
  • A webinar or conference producer sharing cues and speaker call times with presenters
  • A stage manager calling the show from one agreed running order with named cue owners

What's included

  • Cover and running order timeline with start times, durations and a built-in buffer
  • Swimlane roadmap from load-in to load-out for stage, lighting, front of house and catering
  • Stage plan steps and three-column notes on positions, changeovers and safety
  • Cue cards with a time and one named owner for each cue, plus radio, audio and video notes
  • Speaker flow slide with call times and a late-speaker contingency
  • Talent cards, a guide slide and a closing slide with mobile contacts

How to use it

  1. 1

    Click Make a copy in Google Slides, then confirm on the Google page. The copy is saved to your own Google Drive.

  2. 2

    Set the event name, date, venue and show-call time on the cover, then replace the running order with your real timings.

  3. 3

    Give every cue exactly one owner, and write three contingencies for your riskiest moments with the decision-maker named.

  4. 4

    Add mobile numbers for venue, AV, security and first aid on the closing slide.

  5. 5

    Delete the guide slide, then share the deck with your crew or present it at the briefing.

What you need

Requirements

  • A Google account with access to Google Slides

Works with

  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (File → Download → .pptx)

Questions

Are the event, people and phone numbers real?

No. Orrindale Media, Harbor Hall, the people named and every time and number are fictional sample content. Replace them with your own event details.

Can I use it for a webinar or conference?

Yes. Keep the running order, cues and speaker flow, and swap the stage plan for your platform setup, such as polls, Q and A and a moderator.

How long should the programme buffer be?

The sample holds back about 10% of the programme, 10 minutes in a 110-minute show, so a late speaker or a long changeover does not push the finish past its curfew.

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  • #event-running-order
  • #event-planning
  • #stage-management
  • #awards-ceremony
  • #webinar-run-of-show
  • #google-slides
  • #producer

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