California Q's - Ticket Sales Trends
Do you sell season tickets at your theatre? If you do sell season tickets, how many shows are in a season (how many shows comprise a season ticket)? If you do sell season tickets, have you been experiencing a decline OR an incline in recent years (i.e.: the last 3-5 years) in your season ticket sales? "Flex passes have been a satisfying replacement pleasing both traditional season ticket patrons and those who want to support us, save money, and have flexibility." If you have
California Q's - Dress Rehearsal Performances
For your MainStage productions, does your community theatre regularly hold a final dress rehearsal which members of the public can attend? If you have a second stage, does your community theatre regularly hold a final dress rehearsal which members of the public can attend? If you answered 'yes' to either question above, and your final dress rehearsal performance is open to the general public, is there a specific ticket price or a donation suggestion to attend? If you answered
The Search for Designers
Finding designers in community theatre can be an issue: quality folks are either busy with other commitments, or your budget doesn't allow you to hire them. That leaves many theatres with the decision: affordability vs talent (and what about availability for either?). Hear from some theatres in the State who face this challenge and have found creative solutions to address the problem. If you find yourself with the concern of finding talented, affordable designers in your area
CATS - Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra
The Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS), a 501c(3) public benefits charitable corporation, promotes diversity through the arts through multicultural theater, events and workshops. CATS serves Nevada County, the greater Sacramento region, Yuba, Sutter, El Dorado, and Placer counties in northern California since 1994. It also boasts a loyal following from the San Francisco Bay Area. CATS is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. It has become one of the mo