Performing Arts Facility Inventory Survey (for Facilities)

This survey is being conducted by AMS Planning & Research Corp. on behalf of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina, to gather information about Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and cultural facilties. We are asking for your assistance, and would be grateful if you would complete the following questions as accurately as possible by October 26, 2001. THIS SURVEY REQUIRES EVERY ANSWER TO BE FILLED OUT -- IF A QUESTION DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU, TYPE N/A. If you have any questions, please call Lynette Turner at (203) 256-1616 or email her at lturner@ams-online.com. Thank you for your participation and assistance.

A. General Information

1. Facility Name:
  Year Built:
  Year Renovated (if applicable):
  Address:
  Contact: (person completing survey)
  Title:
  Telephone:
  Fax:
  Email:
2. Briefly describe your facility, its mission, and the nature of its activities:

Please indicate the number of permanent staff in each department.

3a. Administration

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3b. Cleaning

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3c. Production/Technical

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3d. Maintenance

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3e. Ticketing/Box Office

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3f. Front-of-House

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3g. Other

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer

4. Briefly describe your facility's organizational status (private organization, not-for-profit or government entity, educational, etc.) and who manages your day-to-day functions (scheduling, maintenance, etc.):

B. Physical Characteristics

Please complete the following questions for each of the community-related (i.e. classroom, multi-use, performance, rehearsal, etc.) spaces in your facility.

Layout & Space Inventory

5a. Space #1

Name of Space
Seating Capacity
Seating Type (Fixed or Movable)
Configuration (Proscenium, Thrust, Flexible, etc.)
Lobby? (Yes/No)
Handicap Accessible? (Yes/No)
5b. Space #2

Name of Space
Seating Capacity
Seating Type (Fixed or Movable)
Configuration (Proscenium, Thrust, Flexible, etc.)
Lobby? (Yes/No)
Handicap Accessible? (Yes/No)

5c. Space #3

Name of Space
Seating Capacity
Seating Type (Fixed or Movable)
Configuration (Proscenium, Thrust, Flexible, etc.)
Lobby? (Yes/No)
Handicap Accessible? (Yes/No)
5d. Space #4

Name of Space
Seating Capacity
Seating Type (Fixed or Movable)
Configuration (Proscenium, Thrust, Flexible, etc.)
Lobby? (Yes/No)
Handicap Accessible? (Yes/No)
Stage Floor Material, Room Amenities

6a. Space #1

Sprung Wood
Marley Surface
Curtain / Drapery
Ballet Barres
Mirrors

6b. Space #2

Sprung Wood
Marley Surface
Curtain / Drapery
Ballet Barres
Mirrors

6c. Space #3

Sprung Wood
Marley Surface
Curtain / Drapery
Ballet Barres
Mirrors

6d. Space #4

Sprung Wood
Marley Surface
Curtain / Drapery
Ballet Barres
Mirrors


Equipment Available

7a. Space #1

Lighting Equipment
Piano
Risers
Audio/Sound Equipment
Film/Video Capabilities

7b. Space #2

Lighting Equipment
Piano
Risers
Audio/Sound Equipment
Film/Video Capabilities

7c. Space #3

Lighting Equipment
Piano
Risers
Audio/Sound Equipment
Film/Video Capabilities

7d. Space #4

Lighting Equipment
Piano
Risers
Audio/Sound Equipment
Film/Video Capabilities


Anciallary Spaces

8a. Space #1

Rehearsal Hall
Costume Shop
Education/Classrooms
Multi-Use Rooms
Dance Studio
Scene Shop
Warming Kitchen
Cooking Kitchen
Dressing Rooms
Reception / Banquet Space
Free Parking
Paid Parking
Air Conditioning
Elevator

8b. Space #2

Rehearsal Hall
Costume Shop
Education/Classrooms
Multi-Use Rooms
Dance Studio
Scene Shop
Warming Kitchen
Cooking Kitchen
Dressing Rooms
Reception / Banquet Space
Free Parking
Paid Parking
Air Conditioning
Elevator


8c. Space #3

Rehearsal Hall
Costume Shop
Education/Classrooms
Multi-Use Rooms
Dance Studio
Scene Shop
Warming Kitchen
Cooking Kitchen
Dressing Rooms
Reception / Banquet Space
Free Parking
Paid Parking
Air Conditioning
Elevator


8d. Space #4

Rehearsal Hall
Costume Shop
Education/Classrooms
Multi-Use Rooms
Dance Studio
Scene Shop
Warming Kitchen
Cooking Kitchen
Dressing Rooms
Reception / Banquet Space
Free Parking
Paid Parking
Air Conditioning
Elevator


Restroom Facilities

9a. Space #1

# of Men's Bathrooms
# of Women's Bathrooms
9b. Space #2

# of Men's Bathrooms
# of Women's Bathrooms
9c. Space #3

# of Men's Bathrooms
# of Women's Bathrooms
9d. Space #4

# of Men's Bathrooms
# of Women's Bathrooms

Other Amenities

10a. Space #1

Marquee
Poster Cases
Washing Machine(s)
Drying Machine(s)

10b. Space #2

Marquee
Poster Cases
Washing Machine(s)
Drying Machine(s)

10c. Space #3

Marquee
Poster Cases
Washing Machine(s)
Drying Machine(s)

10d. Space #4

Marquee
Poster Cases
Washing Machine(s)
Drying Machine(s)

11a. Do you have Exhibition/Gallery Space?

Yes
No

11b. If yes, indicate Sq. footage of each space:

C. Rental Rates

Please tell us the rental rates ($) charged for each of our facility spaces.

Non-Profit

12a. Space #1

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
12b. Space #2

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
12c. Space #3

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
12d. Space #4

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
Commercial

13a. Space #1

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
13b. Space #2

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
13c. Space #3

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
13d. Space #4

Type of Space (Space Name)
Performance rent
Rehearsal rent
Exhibition/Gallery Space rent
Rate Basis

14. Rental Rate Charging Structure

Per Day
Per Performance
Per Week

D. Users

15. Please tell us who, from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2000, used your facility, and the types of uses, which took place in each of your performance spaces:

E. Activities

Please complete the following questions regarding use days and public attendnace at events in your community spaces.

Annual Event Days

16a. Space #1

Fall (Sept. - Nov.)
Winter (Dec. - Feb.)
Spring (Mar. - May)
Summer (June - Aug.)
Annual use days booked
Annual days reserved for repair and maintenance
Annual days reserved for community arts organizations (if any)
Total annual attendance
16b. Space #2

Fall (Sept. - Nov.)
Winter (Dec. - Feb.)
Spring (Mar. - May)
Summer (June - Aug.)
Annual use days booked
Annual days reserved for repair and maintenance
Annual days reserved for community arts organizations (if any)
Total annual attendance
16c. Space #3

Fall (Sept. - Nov.)
Winter (Dec. - Feb.)
Spring (Mar. - May)
Summer (June - Aug.)
Annual use days booked
Annual days reserved for repair and maintenance
Annual days reserved for community arts organizations (if any)
Total annual attendance

16d. Space #4

Fall (Sept. - Nov.)
Winter (Dec. - Feb.)
Spring (Mar. - May)
Summer (June - Aug.)
Annual use days booked
Annual days reserved for repair and maintenance
Annual days reserved for community arts organizations (if any)
Total annual attendance

F. Facility Needs

17. What is the overall condition of your facility (excellent, good, fair, poor)? Are you planning any improved or additional classroom, multi-use, etc., space?

G. Services

Following is a list of services that are sometimes provided by a facility to its users. For each of the services listed below, please answer the questions related to each service.

18a. Service available?

Yes No
Use of technical equipment (sound, lights, etc.)
Box office/ticketing services
Ushers
Publicity
Catering/Banquet Services
Other
18b. Offered to all users?

Yes No
Use of technical equipment (sound, lights, etc.)
Box office/ticketing services
Ushers
Publicity
Catering/Banquet Services
Other
18c. Included in rental package?

Yes No
Use of technical equipment (sound, lights, etc.)
Box office/ticketing services
Ushers
Publicity
Catering/Banquet Services
Other
18d. If not included, charge per use in addition to rent ($)

Use of technical equipment (sound, lights, etc.)
Box office/ticketing services
Ushers
Publicity
Catering/Banquet Services
Other (please describe in Question 18e)
18e. If applicable for Questions 18a-d, please decribe 'Other' service:

Thanks for your assistance!