If it is
DMX then I would say go Express 48/96. This would be the best choice, mainly because in my experience community theaters are poor, and because it is exactly what you need. You simply push a button and the rest of the channels are available on the faders, if I remember correctly. Plus, unlike other brands, I was told
ETC boards runs on Linux and therefore rarely crash! And to top it all off, you can download the offline editor from the downloads section and work on cues etc. at home!