» Arts Administration Challenge #7: Publicity is tremendously important for any show. Suppose your school is doing the drama Picnic by William Inge for its next production. Design a radio announcement campaign that will last ten days. In the course of the campaign you will need to provide some info about the show and its cast as well as vital information like ticket prices and show times. Write down your campaign and then record your “radio spots” and play them for the class. &» Arts Administration Challenge # 8: What docs it really cost to run a theatre? Contact a local group off your campus. ‘You may use either a community or a professional group. Research the budget of this group and compile a report that suggests what the group spends on different areas of production such as building overhead, salaries, costumes, sets, props, publicity, royalties, ete. Present your findings in a 5-7 minute oral report. &» Arts Administration Challenge # 9: What is a non-profit or a not for profit organization? Most theatres in this country fall into this category. What does it mean if a theatre business is for profit? Get some basic clear answers to these questions and present your findings to the class. Describe some theatre groups that fall into each of these categories. Present your findings in the form of an oral report. Clue: An organization called Theatre Communications Group might be able to help you! ‘Theatre Inventions Workshop