Working outdoors can be filled with gifts and opportunities you may not experience in conventional, indoor spaces. Sharing your process with the public, attracting people who may never have experienced theatre, and interacting with a community and environment are just some of the joys of working in outdoor spaces. Those joys need to be planned and accounted for in ways that an indoor venue doesn’t often require (though they may inspire you to work differently inside!). The most important thing to remember is that when producing outdoors, we can plan as much as we want, but there are certain things we simply cannot control. Back-up plans, generosity, and a spirit of community will be your best friend when you create outdoor work.