System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: mercy-licensing

1. Introduction

The mercy-licensing project is a licensing platform designed to streamline the process of securing performance rights for The Office: A Musical Parody. This platform will cater primarily to theater administrators across the United States and globally, providing essential information about the musical, including its synopsis, cast size, and licensing terms. The website will also feature engaging multimedia content, such as images, videos, and reviews of past performances, to help administrators make informed decisions.

This document outlines the functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications for the mercy-licensing platform.

2. System Overview

The mercy-licensing platform will serve as a centralized hub for theater administrators to learn about The Office: A Musical Parody and initiate the licensing process. The system will include:

• A landing page with key details about the musical (e.g., synopsis, cast size).
• A gallery showcasing images, videos, and reviews from past performances.
• A "Contact Us" page for inquiries about pricing and bookings.

The platform will prioritize user-friendliness, visual appeal, and accessibility to ensure a seamless experience for theater administrators.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Theater Administrator, I should be able to view the synopsis of The Office: A Musical Parody.
• As a Theater Administrator, I should be able to see the recommended cast size for the production.
• As a Theater Administrator, I should be able to browse images and watch videos of past performances.
• As a Theater Administrator, I should be able to read reviews and testimonials from past productions.
• As a Theater Administrator, I should be able to access a "Contact Us" page to inquire about pricing and bookings.

4. User Personas

4.1 Theater Administrator

Description: Primary user of the platform. Responsible for securing performance rights for their theater.
Goals:

• Obtain key details about the musical to determine its suitability for their theater.
• View multimedia content to assess production quality and audience reception.
• Contact the licensing team to discuss pricing and book performance rights.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The mercy-licensing platform will use a vibrant and professional color palette to reflect the comedic yet polished nature of The Office: A Musical Parody.

• Background: #F9F9F6 (soft off-white for a clean, professional look)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (pure white for content areas)
• Text: #333333 (dark gray for readability)
• Accent: #FFB400 (bright yellow-orange to evoke energy and humor)
• Muted Tones: #A6A6A6 (light gray for secondary text and borders)

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Desk-Themed Homepage

The homepage will resemble a cluttered office desk, tying into the theme of The Office: A Musical Parody. Users will see:

• A 3D interactive desk with clickable items (e.g., a coffee mug, sticky notes, a computer screen).
• The synopsis displayed on a "sticky note" that users can click to expand.
• A video player embedded in the "computer screen," showcasing a trailer or highlight reel of the musical.
• A photo album on the desk that users can flip through to view images of past performances.
• A phone icon that, when clicked, directs users to the "Contact Us" page.

Animations will include subtle movements, such as the coffee mug steaming, sticky notes fluttering slightly, and the computer screen flickering. This design will create an engaging and memorable first impression for users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• The website must be mobile-responsive and accessible on all major browsers.
• All multimedia content (images, videos) must be optimized for fast loading without compromising quality.
• The "Contact Us" form must support CAPTCHA to prevent spam submissions.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will initially target theater administrators in the United States, with potential expansion to global markets.
• Pricing discussions will be handled manually via the "Contact Us" page, rather than through automated systems.
• Multimedia content will be provided by the user and optimized for web use.
• The platform will not include e-commerce functionality in its initial release.

10. Glossary

• Theater Administrator: A user responsible for managing theatrical productions and securing performance rights.
• Licensing: The process of obtaining legal permission to perform a copyrighted work.
• Multimedia Content: Images, videos, and reviews showcasing past performances of the musical.
• CAPTCHA: A security feature designed to differentiate between human users and automated bots.