Performing Arts Facility Inventory Survey for Organizations

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. Organizational Information

Name for Organization:
Address:
Contact:
Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Web site:
Year established:

2. Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Private
Government
Other

Please indicate the number of permanent staff in each department.

3a. Administration

Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3b. Instruction
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3c. Production/Technical
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3d. Outreach/Education
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3e. Artistic
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer
3f. Other
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer

B. Current ProgramsPlease complete the following questions for programs offered by your organization in the last twelve months. Group your activities by program and venue.Please use the following Program Type codes when prompted:

1 = Public Performance, 2 = Performances for youth, 3 = Class/Workshop, 4 = Visual Arts Exhibition, 5 = Lecture/Speaker Series, 6 = Other

4a. Program #1

Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4b. Program #2
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4c. Program #3
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4d. Program #4
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4e. Program #5
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4f. Program #6
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4g. Program #7
Program Name
Program Type Code (please see above for codes)
Location/Venue & Seat Count
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Maximum attendance per Performance
Average Attendnace per Performance
Total Attendance at this venue
Is this program suitably accommodated at its current location? (Yes/No)
4h. For the above programs, please indicate the TOTALS:
Total # of Productions
Total # of Performances
Total Maxium Attendance per Performance
Total Average Attendance per Performance
Total Overall Attendance at all Venues

C. Facility Needs

5. Do you anticipate any significant change(s) (e.g., more, fewer, different) in the public programs you offer in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area during the next few years? Please describe:

6a. Rental Rates: What rates do you currently pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals?
Location/Venue #1
Performance Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)
6b. Rental Rates: What rates do you currently pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals?
Location/Venue #2
Performance Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)
6c. Rental Rates: What rates do you currently pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals?
Location/Venue #3
Performance Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)
7a. What rental rates would you be willing and able to pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals, which would more adequately suit your needs at the present time?
Venue seating capacity #1
Performances Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)
7b. What rental rates would you be willing and able to pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals, which would more adequately suit your needs at the present time?
Venue seating capacity #2
Performances Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)
7c. What rental rates would you be willing and able to pay to rent facilities for performances and rehearsals, which would more adequately suit your needs at the present time?
Venue seating capacity #3
Performances Rent ($)
Rehearsal Rent ($)
Equipment Rental ($)
Basis (per use, production, week, etc.)

D. Spirit Square

8a. Which theaters do you use?

McGlohon Theatre
Duke Power Theatre
Both
N/A

If you utilized Spirit Square, please identify the strengths and weaknesses of the spaces you presently use by selecting the appropriate circles.

8b. Please indicate the availability of the following amenities of Spirit Square theaters:

Available Not Available
Stage
Fly Space
Wing Space
Rigging Equipment
Lighting Equipment
Sound Equipment
Art Studio Space
Rehearsal Space
Admin Space
Scene Shop
Costume Shop
8c. Please indicate your satisfaction level with the amenities of the theaters of Spirit Square:
Exceeds our needs Meets our needs Fails to meet our needs
Stage
Fly Space
Wing Space
Rigging Equipment
Lighting Equipment
Sound Equipment
Art Studio Space
Rehearsal Space
Admin Space
Scene Shop
Costume Shop
9. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions?

Thanks for your assistance!


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