On Book Pro — User Guide
Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of On Book Pro.
Quick Start
On Book Pro is designed for Stage Managers, Directors, and Production Teams to manage theatrical productions with real-time collaboration and offline support.
Getting Started
- Create Your First Project — Set up your production in minutes
- Import Your Script — AI-powered script analysis
- Try the Demo — Not ready to start from scratch? Go to Season → New Production → "Load Demo — The Tempest" to explore a fully populated production with cast, schedules, cues, and more
Feature Guides
Explore detailed walkthroughs for each feature:
- dashboard Dashboard — Your personalized landing page
- account_tree Show Structure — Acts, scenes, characters, and AI import
- table_rows Run Sheet — Your master production document
- auto_awesome Script Import & AI Analysis — Automatic scene/character extraction
- calendar_month Rehearsal Scheduler — Calendar planning with AEA compliance
- edit_note Notes & Collaboration — Rich text editing, templates, and timer
- architecture Set Builder — Design stage layouts with real-world scale
- directions_walk Blocking Tracker — Visual movement paths
- inventory_2 Props Management — Inventory, tracking, and budget
- volume_up Sound — Soundboard, cue list, and Freesound integration
- checkroom Costumes & Budget — Measurements, pieces, quick changes, and budget tracking
- assignment Production Management — Deadline tracking, analytics, and reporting
- mail Communications / Email — Send professional production emails via Postmark
- group Personnel Directory — Visual roster, self-service onboarding, and tracking
- how_to_reg Attendance Tracking — QR code sign-in, real-time roster, late detection
- menu_book Digital Prompt Book — Script canvas with anchored cues, CuePalette, calling script reports
- smart_display Live Performance — Show-calling interface with cue execution, show clock, and quick notes
- admin_panel_settings Admin Portal — Members, roles, and permissions
Need Help?
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- Glossary — Theatre and app terminology
- What's New — Latest updates and features
Tips for Success
- Use Offline Mode: Full functionality works without internet
- Share Early: Invite collaborators to get real-time updates
- Print Often: Generate professional reports for your team
For technical documentation, see the Developer Guide.