For On The Stage Livestreams - either live or pre-recorded:
Familiarize yourself with the On The Stage platform.
Make your website live for ticket sales no later than 4 weeks prior to your first performance.
This allows ample time for you to market your production and for patrons to purchase tickets.
Download the Switcher Studio App on an Apple device that runs iOS13 or newer.
CS staff will give you login credentials two weeks prior to opening night; use those two weeks to rehearse in the app.
If your production is more than two weeks out, sign up for a 14-day free trial with Switcher.
Watch the Switcher Studio overview video demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlobdIgwxj0
Set up your equipment for the performance—iPhones, iPads, microphones, etc.
All you need to start using Switcher is an iOS device, a Switcher Studio account, and a data or Wi-Fi connection.
If you want to have a more robust production, connect additional iOS devices to capture more angles.
For further information about Switcher Studio, read through their Support Center articles
Test internet speed.
To stream a production, you should have at least 3 megabits/second (mbps) speed. If you do not have a strong WiFi connection, purchase an ethernet cable.
Make sure your connection is not blocked by a firewall.
Test your livestream.
Familiarize yourself with the Livestream studio page, under the Productions tab on your On The Stage dashboard.
This is where you can turn on and practice with the live chat feature (if this is something you intend to use during your performance).
Reach out to our Support Team before opening night if you have any questions:
For a DIY performance, DO:
Familiarize yourself with the On The Stage platform.
Read through assets on our Support Center
Make your website live for ticket sales no later than 4 weeks prior to your first performance.
Get your streaming credentials from the On The Stage Support Team after you’ve published your website.
This gives you ample time to test the stream using your preferred program.
Test your internet speed.
To stream a production, you should have at least 3 megabits/second (mbps) speed. If you do not have a strong WiFi connection, purchase an ethernet cable.
Test your livestream.
Familiarize yourself with the livestream studio page, under the My Productions tab on your On the Stage dashboard.
This is where you can turn on and practice with the live chat feature (if this is something you intend to use during your performance).
Reach out to our Support Team before opening night if you have any questions:
For any performance DON'T:
Set up your production site through On The Stage and begin selling tickets for your production less than 3 weeks prior to opening night.
This does not give you ample time for the marketing of your production or for patrons to purchase tickets
You also need to familiarize yourself with the On The Stage platform and not rush through setting up the website
Ignore Support Center articles that familiarize you with the On The Stage platform.
Bypass testing your internet speed ahead of opening night.
Bypass testing the streaming of your production on CenterStream.