Made with the free stage plot maker at wellmadeplays.com/toolkit
Stage plot and input list
Drag your gear onto the stage and the input list (every mic and cable) and monitor mixes (what each player wants to hear) fill in. Send it before the show.
Start from a setup
Or build from scratch below.
Add to the stage
Tap to add, then drag into place.
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Input list
One row per mic or cable the engineer plugs in, in the order you want them.
| Ch | Source | Mic / DI | Stand | Notes | Order |
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Monitor mixes
What each person wants to hear in their wedge or in-ears.
Who to call
We can build your venue list and write the pitches.
Venues that fit how many people you bring, who books each one, and a pitch email written for each.
- Booking Outreach System $397
Venues and promoters that fit your crowd, pitches ready to send, a follow-up tracker, and local acts to share a bill with. You send the pitches; we don't book the shows or promise any.
See what's in it
Not sure what you need? A 30-minute call (opens in a new tab) costs $49, and the fee comes off any project you book within 30 days. Flat fees, never a percentage of what you earn.
What a stage plot is
A stage plot is a drawing of where everyone and everything sits on stage, seen from above with the audience at the bottom. Paired with an input list, it tells the sound engineer what you need before you arrive, so the mics and cables are ready when you arrive.
What goes on an input list
Every channel you need from the sound desk, in the order you'd like them plugged in: what the source is, which mic or DI (a small box that plugs an instrument straight into the sound system), what stand, and anything the engineer should know, like a mic you bring yourself. Monitor mixes say who has a wedge (a speaker on the floor facing the player) or in-ear monitors, and what each person wants to hear.
How to send it
Send it when you confirm the show details with the venue, to whoever runs sound: one to two weeks before for most venues and short runs, two to four weeks for festivals, major tours and special events. Put the act name and a phone number for the person who answers tech questions on it. Bring a printed copy, because the engineer on the night may not be the one who got the email.
Questions
Which side is stage left?
Stage left is the performers' left as they face the audience. On a plot drawn with the audience at the bottom, stage left is on the right side of the page. The builder labels both sides.
What if the venue doesn't have enough channels?
Ask how many inputs and monitor mixes they have when you confirm the show details. If it's fewer than your list, decide in advance what you can combine or drop, and say so in the notes.
Should I list brand names for mics?
Only if it matters to you. "Vocal mic" or "DI" is enough for most venues. If you bring your own mic or need something specific, say so in the notes for that channel.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Tap gear to add it and drag it into place. On a computer you can also select an item and move it with the arrow keys.
Where is my stage plot saved?
Only in your browser, on this device. Nothing you enter is sent to Well Made Plays or anyone else.
Last reviewed October 8, 2026