Performing Arts/Carlsen CenterRenovation

The Vision:We are Johnson County’s Performing Arts Center

Number of Events

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Total number of Events

178 143 159 199 208

Performing Arts Series

45(25%)

50(35%)

51(32%)

68(34%)

63 (30%)

JCCC Depts.including Theatre/Music

95(54%)

57(40%)

63(40%)

95(48%)

106 (51%)

Rentals 38(21%)

36(25%)

45(28%)

36(18%)

40 (19%)

In addition to the Series, other events are facilitatedin the Carlsen Center.

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Performing Arts/ Carlsen CenterRenovation

In addition to the Series, other events are facilitatedin the Carlsen Center.

Performing Arts/ Carlsen CenterRenovation

Academic events in the Carlsen Center include:

• Music - Concert Band, Choirs, Johnson County Chorus (through Continuing Education)

• Theatre - Academic Theatre productions• Annual Fashion Show - Fashion Merchandising• Graduations/Pinning Ceremonies - Nursing (RN)/Practical Nursing (LPN),

Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Police Academy (5 per year)• Student Talent Show - Student Life• Job Olympics • Athletics - Annual Awards, Dance Team Rehearsals

During the Performing Arts Series 2014-15 season, 1,692 tickets were sold to students at $5, or 9% of total sales.

Competition with other professional arts venues and organizations throughout Greater Kansas City.

The Midland by AMC

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Starlight Theatre

All these venues/organizations have undergone renovations or opened for business in the past 15 years.

Performing Arts/ Carlsen Center

Performing Arts/ Carlsen CenterRenovation

• This Season (2015-2016) is Carlsen Center’s 25th Anniversary.• Facility renovation is needed to remain competitive.• Acoustic Enhancements to Polsky Theatre to be completed

August 2015. (Donor Supported)• Maintenance to a 25-year-old space that has hosted over

Two Million visitors.

Investments for the Future

Performing Arts/ Carlsen Center

Performing Arts/ Carlsen CenterRenovation

Yardley Hall - $908,065 + Architectural Fees for bid documentsDemolition $ 7,921Carpet, Paint, Fabric Wall Covers, Baseboards refinished, etc $231,678Reupholstered Seats $198,720 (New: $465,000)Lighting and electrical $180,145Curtains, stage and acoustic, throughout house $ 35,500Fees – General Conditions, Escalation, Design Contingency, Contractor $254,102

Renovation Estimate

Polsky Theatre - $339,541 and Green Room/Dressing Rooms - $44,277 + Architectural Fees for bid documents = TOTAL $383,818Polsky - Demolition $ 6,303Polsky - Carpet, Paint, Fabric Wall Covers, Baseboards refinished, etc $184,960Polsky - Lighting and electrical $ 53,265Green Room/Dressing Rooms $ 44,277

Renovation Estimate

Lobby • Upgrades to digital signage throughout; replace carpet; paint soffits; replace fabric on benches• Ensure messaging for Performing Arts and also for student activities, student life, recruitment.

Renovation Estimate

• Infrastructure cost - funded out of reserves

• Programming and Operations support - funded by 25th Anniversary community campaign, with fundraising conducted by JCCC Foundation with Carlsen Center staff

• Infrastructure project completion deadline: September 1, 2016

Fundraising Ideas

• Review Prospect List and start asking for contributions. • Name-A-Seat campaign• Corporate Sponsor for Green Room• Other Naming Opportunities

Proposal

Performing Arts/Carlsen CenterRenovation