Research project- does your theater also book non theater events
Starting doing some research into the economics small and mid scale theaters have to consider to stay open. Have you heard from the space that every day without paying patrons has some sort of opportunity cost? Are they facing increasing pressure to do more because fundraising falls short?
Booking cover bands / live music acts/ comedy acts/ movies/ drag shows: how the decision gets made and by who?
Programming: Go it alone or have agents bring content to the stage?
Schedule pressure: Rehearsal time vs needing to have ticket sales - squeezed to fit in one more production / event? Pushed to get sets off stage during rehearsals for a one off event?
Kids theater workshops: is it keeping the lights on for the other shows/ helping to pay for staff and space?