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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 94% 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 buys art supplies for a prop that is constructed in house.

• $50 provides music and sound effects for a production.

• $100 pays royalties for a single performance.

• $250 covers marketing materials for a single production.

• $350 supplies a budget for for lights or props.

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

• $750 is the average cost for one of our designers.

• $1500 is an average set or costume design budget.

• $3000 covers the rental of our performance space.

• $4200 compensates a union actor for their creative work.

In our 2023-24 season, we’ll be continuing our rapid growth as a company, producing three process-driven plays in November, March and July. For the first time, we’ll be exploring a team-led model, establishing a permanent ensemble of 14 theatremakers who will each take on an aspect of leading Seat of the Pants. And plans are in the works to travel one of our productions out-of-state in Summer 2024.

To that end, we’re aiming to raise $90,000 between April 15th and June 15th, 2023. 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.

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

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

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 November 2023!