workshops & events
indie theatre budgets
WHEN: Wednesday April 2, at 6:30pm
WHERE: 379 Adelaide St. W., 4th Floor - The Bridge
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Unfortunately, the building is not accessible, as it requires the ability to climb a set of stairs before accessing the elevator. Please email us at info@bygonetheatre.com if you require any accommodations and we will do our best to accommodate.
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As always, our workshops are PWYC, with an opportunity to make a donation at the end of the night. The workshop is presented in English, with a powerpoint presentation. Registration is required, please complete the form here.
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Bygone Theatre Artistic Executive Director Emily Dix will walk you through the budgeting basics. From how to use Excel, to estimating production costs, and how to get creative when you just can’t find the cash. Emily will share what she’s learned from her 12+ years as an indie theatre producer, mounting shows with budgets from $500-$85,000. As a director and designer, she’ll highlight some money saving techniques. Throughout the night we will work on a real budget, one for our first show in the Bygone Theatre Presents series, and audience members will be invited to follow along and build budgets of their own.
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We invite you to bring something to write with, or, if you want to follow along and make your own budget, a laptop where you can access Excel or Google Sheets. All are welcome, this is best suited to someone who is familiar with the indie theatre community and what is required to put on a show, but is new to producing or budgeting. Workshop will run about 1.5-2 hours, depending on how many questions are asked throughout.