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
- Set Construction
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 .
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“Is He Dead?” Looks great so far!
Please send form for placing an ad in the program for “Music Man”.
Hi, hoping to go to the next meeting. Was wondering if you need help with costume construction?
We will be building some costumes (circle “poodle” skirts for the girls) – our costume coordinator will be in touch very soon with more details!