Next, I’d like to share some financial numbers with you from our first
production. Although we had a very small budget, we’re proud to say that the largest percentage went to the artists involved. We’ve added this as one of our Cornerstones of Operation: to value our artists financially, as well as artistically. The Artists involved in The Winter’s Tale received 78% of our operating budget: that includes the Director, Assistant Director and the Performers. We were able to minimize the amount of production cost (22%), without sacrificing artistic integrity; and I think that anyone who saw the show would agree that the story came through. We are dedicated to continue this trend into the future, regardless of the size of our budget. And Becky & I are thrilled that we were able to put into action something we so firmly believe.
Finally, I’d like to ask for your continued support in 2010 and beyond. We learned a great deal on our inaugural tour. Especially worthwhile: we learned the importance of budgeting, the expenses involved in producing and the overhead costs of maintaining a company. Some examples include: setting up our website, paying the fees associated with Non-Profit applications, Thank You cards for all of our venue hosts and printing costs for marketing materials. Furthermore, we learned the value (and challenge) of managing the overwhelming number of volunteers who stepped forward to offer assistance and support. From donors to ushers to photographers: you all renewed our spirit and your generosity is inspiring. We ask that you consider contributing again in 2010: whether its financially or through volunteer service.
production. Although we had a very small budget, we’re proud to say that the largest percentage went to the artists involved. We’ve added this as one of our Cornerstones of Operation: to value our artists financially, as well as artistically. The Artists involved in The Winter’s Tale received 78% of our operating budget: that includes the Director, Assistant Director and the Performers. We were able to minimize the amount of production cost (22%), without sacrificing artistic integrity; and I think that anyone who saw the show would agree that the story came through. We are dedicated to continue this trend into the future, regardless of the size of our budget. And Becky & I are thrilled that we were able to put into action something we so firmly believe.
Finally, I’d like to ask for your continued support in 2010 and beyond. We learned a great deal on our inaugural tour. Especially worthwhile: we learned the importance of budgeting, the expenses involved in producing and the overhead costs of maintaining a company. Some examples include: setting up our website, paying the fees associated with Non-Profit applications, Thank You cards for all of our venue hosts and printing costs for marketing materials. Furthermore, we learned the value (and challenge) of managing the overwhelming number of volunteers who stepped forward to offer assistance and support. From donors to ushers to photographers: you all renewed our spirit and your generosity is inspiring. We ask that you consider contributing again in 2010: whether its financially or through volunteer service.
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Click here for a final financial worksheet for 2009 (Winter's Tale) and a budget outline for 2010 (Twelfth Night).
All My Best,
JJ Area
Executive Director
Wandering Souls
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