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.
  • Fall Shows: Spelling Bee was $3250.  Fall plays like Twelve Angry Jurors & Noises Off were approximately $500, And Then There Was None was $1450.
  • Spring Shows: Grease was almost $9000, includes additional costs for adding songs from the movie.  Other musicals like Mermaid, Mary Poppins and Freaky Friday were $4000- 4550.
  • 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
    • 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 .