What It Is
The Appearance Matrix is a visual grid: performers down the rows, performances across the columns. Cells show whether (and how heavily) each performer is in each show.
It's only available for multi-show productions.
Why It's Useful
Multi-show casting is a balancing act. The matrix makes it instantly visible when:
- A performer is in all three performances but the others are in only one (over-committed)
- A performer is in zero shows (mistake?)
- One performance is much heavier than another
How to Read It
Each cell shows the number of routines that performer is in for that show. Empty cells mean the performer isn't in that show at all.
Available Formats
PDF and Excel. The Excel version is especially useful — you can sort and filter to dig into specific patterns.
Pair It With Balance
The matrix tells you who is over- or under-committed. The Balance section visualizes the overall workload distribution, helping you see whether the show as a whole is balanced. Use both.