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Opera programs follow a 6-week production workflow that begins when the opera submits the program submission form to the marketing designer, and ending 12 days before opening night. Typically, the marketing designer will send a courtesy email 1 week before the program information is due.
The process includes three proofs and three rounds of changes for a final PDF about 2 weeks before your concert. Each time you receive a draft, you are given 4 days to proof the document and return changes to the marketing designer. Upon receipt of the changes, the marketing director will generally provide a new proof within 2 days or less.
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