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.
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 .