One Show Focus

Artists, Producers, Directors

PANEL

Begin with an introduction of the guest

Guest says hello to the audience.

Visuals and/or audio could be used, if desired.

Give brief background of goh

Introduce latest work or mention latest project

Ask goh to elaborate or add to info.

Discuss the focus show

Discuss from beginning to end how the show was developed and the guest's involvement in that process.

Discuss the show's popularity.

When did the show become popular?

With whom is the show popular?

Why did the show become popular? etc.

Visuals and/or audio could be used to accompany the discussion and emphasize any points the guest is trying to make.

End with audience questions

Audience members ask the guest questions

Conclude with a farewell

The guest and/or interpreter say goodbye and thank the audience.

PREPARATION

Choosing a show

A show should be chosen well in advance by the guest or staff.

Perhaps the focus show could be announced to the members in advance to encourage anticipation.

Introduction information

Introduction information can be selected by the guest or researched and scripted by the

staff.

Preparation of materials

Slides, video, audio and/or other materials to accompany the discussion should prepared ahead of time by the staff and/or the guest.

The discussion can be pre-scripted or ad-lib, but, the guest should be ready to discuss the show at length.

Protection, care, storage and transportation of any of the guest's personal items must be considered in advance.

Timing

Timing should be worked out in advance. Consult 'Timing' sheet.

Staff and guest preparation

Staff and guest(s) should be briefed on the schedule of the panel.

Consult 'Staff and Guest Preparation' sheet.

Questions from the audience

The 'Methods for Selecting Questions from the Audience' list should be consulted and one method should be selected and planned for ahead of time.

EQUIPMENT

Video or a slide projector would be most effective.

Audio and/or other equipment could also be used.

STAFF REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreter

Technician(s) and/or Coordinator

Staff to select and organize audience members with questions if pre-selection of audience questions is to be used.

VARIATIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

Have the panelists brainstorm a new show, perhaps with the audience's help.