Chapter 5 Summary

Not-for-profit Professional Theatre:

A branch off from the commercial theatre, a not for profit theatre doesn't seek to make money for itself. it only needs investors to contribute enough to keep the building running and to get the show up and running. A not for profit theatre wouldn't necessarily charge for tickets, and if they do, it's a lower price than regular commercial theatre because they are not seeking a profit. this type of theatre is more prevalent in recent years than it was back during the start and growth of the commercial theatre. a not for profit theatre would desire to bring art to the people, to just be involved rather than have it as a career. some people can have a career in not for profit theatre, but not many. a not for profit theatre is run very similarly to a regular theatre, but sometimes on a much leaner budget, and sometimes with fewer people. the not for profit theatre is very successful and it's growth is astounding even though it still has its share of issues with money and shrinking audiences.