Create your first show

This guide will walk you through creating your first show with ShowRunner, including setting up the database, starting the server, and creating a show.

We will create a production of Shakespeare's Hamlet using the built-in plugins for script parsing, cue management, and show control.

If you haven't already, follow the Getting Started guide to install ShowRunner and its dependencies.

Step 1 – Create a new show

sr create Hamlet --venue "Globe Theatre"

Step 2 – Import the script

Import the script using the scripts add command:

sr scripts add "stage script" --format fountain --file ./examples/scripts/Hamlet.fountain

Step 3 – Start the server

sr start

Visit http://localhost:8000 to see the dashboard.

Your new show should be selected and visible in the sidebar. You can click on it to see the show details, including the imported script.

Step 4 – Create cue lists and cues

Visit /script to see the parsed script.

Select a cue layer from the toolbar, and click anywhere on the script text to create a cue at that point. The cue will be added to the selected cue layer and visible in the sidebar.

You can then edit the cue details, such as the name and notes.

You can view and manage all cues in the from the admin panel at /admin (requires admin group to be installed).