A performing arts archive for every show, concert and cast
Theater and music programs produce some of a school’s most memorable nights, yet the programs and photos often end up in a director’s file cabinet. A performing arts archive records every production with its cast, crew and story.
Trusted by 1,500+ schools and organizations4.9/5 customer satisfaction
Schools and colleges that run on Rocket
Why it matters
Show history leaves with the director
Each director keeps programs, posters and photos their own way. When they retire, decades of productions can disappear. Students rarely know which shows their school staged before or who played the lead.
Ideas for Performing Arts Program Archive
Every production by season
List each play, musical and concert with dates and the director.
Cast and crew lists
Credit actors, musicians, stage managers and the tech crew.
Programs and posters
Add the original program and poster for each show.
Production photos
Include rehearsal and performance photos with names where possible.
Awards and festivals
Record festival results, state honors and student awards.
Shows staged again
Show how the school staged the same musical in different decades.
How it works with History Showcase
Performing Arts Program Archive, step by step.
Three steps
Collect programs and photos
Ask directors, boosters and alumni for programs, posters and images. Rocket can help prepare what they share.
Build a production collection
Staff add each show in Rocket’s editor, organized by season so visitors can browse.
Open it before curtain and after
Audience members explore the archive on a compatible touchscreen before curtain, and alumni find it on the web.
Setups vary by school; your demo confirms what yours will use.
Best practices
Tips to get it right.
Performing Arts Program Archive tips
Check rights before adding video
Licensed shows may limit how recordings can be shared. Confirm before adding clips.
Credit the crew
Tech and stage crews are often left out. Name them.
Add each show at strike
Upload the program and photos when the set comes down.
Link to the fine arts hall
Connect standout performers to your fine arts hall of fame.
Keep exploring
More History Showcase use cases
Questions
Performing Arts Program Archive questions
Show titles, dates, directors, cast and crew lists, programs, posters and photos are the core. Awards and festival results add context.
Video can add a lot, but licensed productions often restrict recording and sharing. Check your performance rights first, and your demo confirms how media fits your collection.
History Showcase gives arts programs the same lasting home as athletics, with collections your staff update in Rocket’s editor. Families and alumni can explore it on campus and online.
No. A small program with one show a year builds a meaningful archive over time. Rocket quotes your setup after a demo.
Your next step
Plan your History Showcase.
We'll walk through a real hall of fame and sketch the first collection your community could explore.
