Our theater was built 10-11 years ago and the projection system was installed then. When the system died, we couldn't repair it and called the company that installed it, who actually broke up into three separate companies years ago and they would charge $50-100 an hour to repair it. We just need to update all the video equipment in general along with lighting, sound, fly,
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The district charges a rental fee of, I think, $35/hr. However, this is to only people/groups not associated with the district and most renters are from within the district.
All those are good ideas, but we also need to use those for our drama club's play and musicals budget because we barely break even at the end of every year.
Usually at the beginning of each school year we get a facility of approx. $2-3,000, which basically pays for the manager's stipend and any salaries ($10/hr.) for student techs during events.
I'll have to write down all those ideas you gave me!