SAMPLE HS THEATRE BUDGET
FOR A NON-MUSICAL PLAY

 

EXPENSES:

Royalties (3 Performances) - $200

Scripts (10 @ $7+tax) - $80

Sets and Props - $450

Costumes - $250

Makeup - $60

Lighting (gels and special effects) - $50

Sound/video/photos (tapes and film) - $50

Publicity (Paper for posters and programs) - $60

TOTAL EXPENSES: $1,200


INCOME:

Ticket Sales (3 nights, average house of 150, tix @ $5) - $2,250

Advertising Income (Community Businesses and Parent program adds) - $250

TOTAL INCOME - $2,500

TOTAL PROFIT - $1,300

Other expenses: Guest director or Tech Designer/Director - ($500-$750)