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Seat of the Pants has consistently produced great theater, while also being mindful of our finances. We budget conservatively, break even or profit on ticket sales, apply annually for and successfully receive grants, and benefit from the generosity of individual and corporate donors who give to our annual campaign. We’ve been incredibly fortunate - as a small arts organization - to have operated in the black since our inception.

This is, in part, because we prioritize spending on artists and storytelling by keeping our overhead very low; over 92% of what we raise goes directly into paying artists and telling stories. For example:

• $10 is the cost of a single script for an actor.

• $25 prints programs for a single performance.

• $50 provides concessions for a single performance.

• $110 pays royalties for a single performance.

• $250 supplies a budget for lights or sound.

• $300 covers marketing materials for a single production.

• $500 supplies a budget for props.

• $600 compensates a non-union actor for their creative work.

• $800 is the average cost for one of our designers.

• $1200 is an average set or costume design budget.

• $3500 compensates a union actor for their creative work.

• $5000 covers rent for rehearsal and performance spaces.

In our 2024-25 season, we’ll be continuing our rapid growth as a company, producing three process-driven plays in October, March and June; these will be an Ohio premiere, a Midwest premiere, and a world premiere. We’ll kick off the inaugural year of our Salon Series, readings of 4 new plays with an opportunity for audiences to dialogue with the playwrights about next steps. We’ll continue our series of free actor workshops across Northeast Ohio, bringing in master teachers to focus on technique and process apart from the rehearsal hall. And so much more!

To that end, we’re aiming to raise $40,000 between August 1st and September 15th, 2024 - toward our total annual budget of $100,000. And we’re reaching out to our audience members, supporters, and anyone who cares about the arts in Northeast Ohio to help us out. You can donate several ways:

• Give online at the top of this page through PayPal.

• Donate through Venmo (@SeatofthePants) or Cash App ($SeatofthePants).

• Mail a check to Seat of the Pants at 1030 Euclid Ave, #203, Cleveland, OH 44115.

• Send a payment through Zelle to the account associated with phone number 847-456-2030.

If you’d like your donation to be in honor of a particular ensemble member and to count toward their fundraising total, just include their name in the memo line of your check or in the notes section of any of the other apps and platforms.

All gifts are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt at the end of the year to cite as you prepare your taxes. More importantly, you’ll be able to tangibly observe the results of your generosity as Seat of the Pants kicks off our season in October 2024! THANK YOU!