Reference Points: Facility Characteristics
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Pro-forma operating budget
A live, Excel-based model that starts with activity estimates.
The year before the theatre opens, plus five years of operations.
Fully-developed staff and infrastructure to support programming
estimates — from the outset.
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Operating policy
Access + scheduling
Rental rates + fees
Resident status for particular groups
Ticketing + analytics
Food + beverage operations
Volunteer leadership + support
Green operations
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Governance recommendations
In this case we recommend that the City of Nashua be the owner and and operator,
with at least two partners:
1. A foundation to raise money and represent the interests of the private sector.
2. Aprogrammer to bring cultural and entertainment events to the new facility.
We make this recommendation given:
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Operating goals for a new arts + events center
Present high-quality arts and entertainment programming of
interest to the permanent population and other visitors to the
area.
Support local businesses, government and citizens with
professional meeting and event facilities.
Provide affordable access to well-equipped performance,
rehearsal, and support spaces for users that are working towards
the cultural development of Nashua and the region.
MAIN STREET PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Scope
30,000 total sf, 2 floors
interior and exterior renovation
new theater, support facilities, entry lobby, event space, retail
Budget
$15.5m projected total project cost
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