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Originally Posted by bandsdavis
This looks like a wonderful facility. Can't wait to learn more about it, like the stage size, what the usage plans are, etc. From a performers perspective, I really hope our Village Resident groups will have a chance to perform there. And I hope it's affordable to do so.
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That question is the same all over the U.S.for Civic Theatre Groups and local Choral Groups and Musical Groups cannot find affordable venues. And Performing Art Centers can't stay afloat financially.
Someone has to pay for the air conditioning and the clean up and the lights and janitorial services and the insurance..so...it can't be free.
So it comes down to the is it a right or is it a privilege issue. Someone has to pay the cost of things. The rec centers can be used for no fee
as long as all participants are residents including the audience(?) and no money is charged, is that correct? That would be tough for groups because they use material and music with fees and costuming isn't free.
How much do they charge for the use of the stage and hall in Regional Rec Centers?
Wonder who decides what groups can perform? I have seen some NOT GREAT performances at The Savannah Center as well as awesome performances there.
On the other hand, The Village Voices were absolutely wonderful and had performed many times at the old Church on the Square for a nominal ticket price. Maybe the Presbyterian church where they performed when they could not use the Chuch on the Square will continue to be the site they use.