Event Printing Ideas and Tips

Not sure where to start with your event printing project? Below are some ideas and suggestions.

• Dance Recital Programs: A great way to showcase performers and provide the audience with important details about the recital, such as program notes, performer bios, and song or dance titles.
• Playbills: Essential for theater productions, playbills provide information on the cast, crew, production notes, and sponsors, giving the audience an inside look at the production they're attending.
• Bi-fold Programs: A versatile option for smaller performances, bi-fold programs allow for a compact, yet detailed presentation of performance schedules, artist information, and other key details in a neat two-panel format.
• Tickets: A practical and essential print product for any performance, tickets provide admission while also acting as a keepsake for audience members. Custom designs can reflect the theme or branding of the performance.
• Flyers: A cost-effective way to promote upcoming performances, flyers are often distributed in local areas or posted on community bulletin boards to attract new audiences and build excitement for a performance.
• Large Format (Banners, Posters): Perfect for promoting upcoming shows or decorating the venue, large format prints like banners and posters can be displayed outside theaters or in high-traffic areas to grab attention and create buzz.

• Budgeting: If you're tight on funds for your print project, consider the following ideas to make your money go further:
  
  Dance recital programs can be financed by selling ads to parents. Moms, dads, grandparents and other family and friends love to send their little dancers a custom piece of encouragement. By selling "ad space" at a reasonable rate, you can make the families happy while your recital programs pay for themselves.
  
  "Self covers" may get the job done. Having a card stock "cover weight" for your recital programs is a nice touch. But plenty of people print very nice quality, long-lasting programs using the same paper outside as inside.
  
  Gloss is nice, but Smooth paper is cheaper. Not everyone needs the heaviest paper or a glossy finish. While semigloss papers do reproduce photos and colors beautifully, the 28/70# Text Smooth is also great for photos, graphics and text content.
  
  
• Design:Use a professional graphics program (or a hire a designer) for maximum impact. Products from Adobe's Creative Suite are well-suited for designing playbills, booklets, posters, and other event materials. But you can also get the job done with other free or low-cost options, such as Google Docs, Microsoft Publisher, or Canva. Search the web for free templates to help you get started!
  
  
• Variable Data:For event tickets, order Variable Data Printing - Basic Numbering. This helps avoid ticketing fraud by ensuring every ticket is numbered and assigned to a specific section or seat.
  
  Personalize your invitations Including a recipient's name on their printed invitation can make them feel special and increase the odds that they will attend your event.