Here are a few reasons why you might want to copy a previous production:
Save Time: Quickly reuse event settings, ticket types, and page designs without starting from scratch.
Repeat Successful Shows: Easily replicate a past production that performed well, maintaining consistency.
Simplify Setup for Similar Events: Ideal for seasonal shows, school productions, or annual performances with similar formats.
Maintain Branding: Keep your event pages visually aligned with your organization’s style and past events.
👟Walk Through
From your OTS Dashboard, under the Productions tab, in the top right corner there is a red button that says Create New Event.
If you click on the down arrow chicklet, you will be able to select Duplicate Event.
Once you click Duplicate Event on the dropdown, you will need to press the red Duplicate button.
You will be prompted to select the event you would like to duplicate and add your new event name.
Copied information includes:
Ticketing Information like types and prices
Page Designs
Show Titles (Please reach out to your Account Manager or Customer Success Team to adjust this)
🎭 Noteworthy: When copying a production, you cannot change the production type.
🎓 Recap: Copying a Previous Production
To copy a previous production in On The Stage, click Create New on your dashboard, then select Copy a Previous Production. Choose the event you want to duplicate, enter a new event name, and click Create Event. This process copies your ticketing setup, page designs, and show titles (which can only be changed by contacting your Account Manager or Customer Success Team). Keep in mind that the original production type (e.g., Live, Streaming) cannot be changed when copying.
🚀 Best Practices for Copying a Production
🧭 Use for Similar Events: Ideal for recurring shows or events with similar structures to save time on setup.
⚠️ Confirm Production Type: Ensure the original production type aligns with your new event, as it cannot be altered post-duplication.
📝 Review Copied Details: Double-check ticketing information and page designs to ensure they fit the new event's requirements.
🖋️ Adjust Show Titles: If the new event requires a different title, reach out to your Account Manager or Customer Success Team for assistance.
🧹 Clean Up Unnecessary Data: Remove any outdated or irrelevant information that was carried over from the original production.
By following these steps and best practices, you can efficiently set up new events based on previous productions using On The Stage's platform.