Penn Manor Productions

Penn Manor Productions is the organization that oversees the production of two shows each year: a fall play and a spring musical.

PMP is primarily a self-funded activity, and is responsible for a large portion of the production costs, which include:

• Royalties & Materials from each show’s licensing company – and costs that exceed the funds provided by the district.  Costs for: scripts, sheet music and contracts.

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  • Fall Shows:   Fall plays like Twelve Angry Jurors & Noises Off were approximately $500, And Then There Was None was $1450.  Bigger names cost a bit more, typically.

  • Spring Shows: Grease was almost $9000!  Most musicals like Mermaid, Mary Poppins and last year’s Once Upon a Mattress were $4500-5500.

  • 2015-2016 Total:  $11,250. (SpellingBee+Grease)

    • District funds $2000 each year (for both fall & spring shows).

    • PMP paid $9,250 – this cost represents ONLY scripts, scores, licensing and other paperwork.  Production costs for what was used/seen on stage is below, in addition to this dollar amount!  But thankfully, Grease is an exception to the norm.

• PRODUCTION BUDGET – typically several thousand dollars ($10-20,000 depending on the show and material costs)

  • Set Construction

    • Lumber/Supplies

    • Tools

    • Paint

  • Costumes

    • Construction of Original Designs – materials

    • Purchased items – new/thrift stores

    • Rentals

    • Shoes & Accessories

  • Professional Musicians for the Pit Orchestra (occasionally)

  • Printed Materials – Program Booklets, Tickets, Posters

  • Props/ Furniture

  • Make Up/ Wigs

We do accept advertising for our program booklet by local groups & businesses.  If you’d like to be a part of the program for either/both shows this coming school year, please contact Melissa Mintzer at PMHS:  melissa.mintzer@pennmanor.net .