There are so many reasons why you’ll want to use Showgram to elevate your production experience!
It lets you create a polished, professional event program without needing graphic design skills or external software.
You can showcase your cast, crew, sponsors, and story in a beautifully formatted layout that’s ready to print or share digitally.
It’s a quick, efficient way to build and customize programs, saving you time while still impressing your audience.
🎭Noteworthy: Formatting within Showgram including font size is not currently customizable. To ensure your Showgram is available digitally, make sure your organization whitelists the following URL: https://showgr.am/.3
All images need to be in JPEG or PNG format. WebP files will not work. I-Phones often save files as WebP.
👟Walkthrough
You can access the Showgram by clicking on Details from your main dashboard.
In the left hand panel, click on Showgram.
Photos from the Cast/Creative pages can be resized by double clicking.
Printing a Hard Copy Showgram for Copying
Click on the red 'Actions' button on the top right corner of the page.
Select 'Download PDF.'
This will download a copy of your document to your desktop.
Open the document in a PDF program. The example below is done using Adobe Acrobat.
Click on the Printer icon.
Select 'Booklet' on this menu.
The booklet combines two pages per single printed page.
Please note: Showgram supports languages other than English!
The Showgram Generator program utilizes these default fonts:
Title: 'DM Sans', sans-serif
p, span, h5, h6, li: 'DM Sans', sans-serif
h1, h2, h3, h4: 'DM Serif Text', serif
🎓Recap
Showgram, On The Stage’s built-in program generator, lets you create polished printed or digital show programs in minutes. It pulls in your production’s site info—like cast bios and show details—then formats it automatically. You can download a printable PDF (even in booklet form) with no additional design tools needed.
🚀 Best Practices
Keep images sharp: Convert iPhone/WebP files to PNG or JPEG for compatibility.
Check photo quality: Use consistent, well-lit headshots; double-click to resize within the tool.
Whitelist domain: Ensure patrons can view digital programs by whitelisting
showgr.am. intercom.help+11intercom.help+11intercom.help+11Preview booklet format: Always print a test PDF to check page sequencing and layout.
Include extras: Use space for cast bios, scene list, credits, ads, or sponsor messages.
Remember accessibility: With limited font options, maximize clarity—use high contrast and readable text.
Use annually: Begin early in production prep so final run programs are ready before opening night.