Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Money Talk http://www.communitytheater.org/forum This is an XML content feed of; Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board : Money Talk : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:12:13 +0000 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:48:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.communitytheater.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=3 Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_images/CTGRlogo.gif http://www.communitytheater.org/forum Money Talk : Grants - Capital Campaigns?? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5628&PID=29140#29140 Author: Wild Horse
Subject: Grants - Capital Campaigns??
Posted: 4/24/17 at 7:48pm

My theater company is trying to buy sound equipment, body mics, etc. I've been looking at grants and most of them do not fund "capital campaigns". Is sound equipment considered a 'capital campaign"???

Thanks!!!]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:48:28 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5628&PID=29140#29140 Money Talk : Quickbooks Question http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5505&PID=28754#28754 Author: vickifrank
Subject: Quickbooks Question
Posted: 10/04/13 at 12:27pm

Why not attach 'job numbers' to the expenses. Do a search for 'job' in QB help and you will get information on setting up jobs with customers, tracking expenses for jobs, etc..

A job is similar to a show. So each show would be a job in QB.

Or set up a credit card for each department to use only for show specific expenses. Since your shows probably don't run concurrently, you should be able to keep them separate. You can track expenses that way. ]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:27:42 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5505&PID=28754#28754 Money Talk : Quickbooks Question http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5505&PID=28750#28750 Author: bound4bway
Subject: Quickbooks Question
Posted: 10/02/13 at 11:09am

Hello,
 
  So I am starting as the new Business Manager of my local community theater, and their financials are a MESS.  So the first thing I am going to do is implement quickbooks.  I have never used quickbooks in this type of setting before, and am wondering the best way to differenciate between shows and regular expenses.  I want to be able to easily look at just the imcome/expense for a show, vs outside of show expenses and then together as a whole for the year.  Ideas?
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Subject: Circle Mirror Transformation
Posted: 8/14/13 at 12:52pm

I'd probably play up the similarities it has with A Chorus Line. You could even go so far as to say, "It's A Chorus Line without the music.

I don't think you need to try to explain the true depth of the show - the insights gained by Circle Mirror Transformation characters, or the "therapy" aspect of the acting class. Although it might be interesting to come with some sort of catch phrase about the fine line between "acting" and "actuality". "Truth" and "Pretend" - where does one end and the other begin?

People are always fascinated by "behind the scenes in show business", so I'd sell it from that direction. It should be easy to promote, and the true meat of the show will become manifest as a pleasant surprise.   

Anyway, them's my thoughts...]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:52:18 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5495&PID=28704#28704 Money Talk : House manager salary? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5496&PID=28702#28702 Author: bound4bway
Subject: House manager salary?
Posted: 8/13/13 at 7:33pm

Hello!

I was offered a house manager position today at a professional theater in Boston. It is for 30 shows this season plus prep work finding a staff etc. I wold be responsible for concessions, ushers and making per and intermission go smoothly. The position is stipend and they asked me what I am looking for in regards to a stipend. I honestly don't know because I have always done this type of thing on a volunteer basis for non professional companies. Any one have any insight?]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:33:42 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5496&PID=28702#28702 Money Talk : Circle Mirror Transformation http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5495&PID=28701#28701 Author: jayzehr
Subject: Circle Mirror Transformation
Posted: 8/13/13 at 3:58pm

I don't know if anyone's still around here or not but if so has anyone done Circle Mirror Transformation and how did it do?

We're committed to doing this in the fall and I'm getting a lot of glazed eyes from patrons I'm trying to describe it to.

How did you market this show?]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:58:07 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5495&PID=28701#28701 Money Talk : How is everyone's box office lately? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5413&PID=28666#28666 Author: Majicwrench
Subject: How is everyone's box office lately?
Posted: 5/21/13 at 11:44am

 I work in a tiny town in the NW corner of Nowhere, and we have had really good attendance the last year or so. 
  Keith]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 11:44:48 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5413&PID=28666#28666 Money Talk : How is everyone's box office lately? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5413&PID=28659#28659 Author: hobbyactor
Subject: How is everyone's box office lately?
Posted: 5/20/13 at 10:51am

The production that we just finished at one of our local theaters was close to setting an attendance record for a drama.  Comedies and musicals always seem to draw bigger crowds, but we were pretty happy with the attendance for this show. 
 
Of course, it was an outstanding production! Wink
]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:51:37 +0000 http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5413&PID=28659#28659 Money Talk : How is everyone's box office lately? http://www.communitytheater.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5413&PID=28658#28658 Author: dynamicstheater
Subject: How is everyone's box office lately?
Posted: 5/19/13 at 4:40pm

We've managed to stay fairly consistent with our attendance, but we've had to market a lot harder to keep those numbers up. Hopefully that increased marketing will pay off in the near future.
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Subject: Posters and Advertising
Posted: 5/19/13 at 4:37pm

Other than purchasing local newspaper advertising for our show, we market shows and auditions in much the same way.  For our auditions we send press releases to all the local papers,numerous Facebook posts leading up to the date, and emailing our list.  We encourage our Facebook followers to share the info so we can increase the coverage.  Sometimes that works very well, sometimes not.

The more different ways you can use to get the word out, the better the chances that people will see your message.
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