Piggybacking off of yesterday's thoughts, I want to pose a question.
IF this began as a scaled-down space, simply a rehearsal space that I could procure and coordinate in order to start raising money for a REAL Nest, what specifics would suit the community?
How much square-footage?
Proximity to public transportation?
WOULD YOU PAY -- even a small amount, let's say less than $25/rehearsal. Would you?
What would you want from a rehearsal space that a) I could finagle and get set up while this project grows and takes real shape b) that you'd be willing to throw a few bucks down for -- think of the small financial piece as an investment into the planning and opening of a bigger and better space to work in!
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"How much square-footage?"
ReplyDeleteI don't know the exact amount, but I'd say you would want no less than one of the smaller rooms at the TSAI...I've had probably a hundred rehearsals there for various companies and it always works great.
"Proximity to public transportation?"
This is KEY! Especially in NYC or Boston. The closer the better.
"WOULD YOU PAY -- even a small amount, let's say less than $25/rehearsal. Would you?"
Frankly...if you charged that much you would eliminate 75% of your regional clientele, who I assume would be your biggest patron.
I would start with something much more modest like 50$ a show. (includes a key to the space so you don't have to go running down to open the door all the time)
If you start modest like that, it will also do spades for product loyalty. That 50 bucks could turn into 200 for a whole season. Multiply that over 3 or 4 companies...you have a couple months of rent right there!
Loyalty is key at this stage of development. People would be willing to through down fifty bucks to avoid ever having to risk moving their rehearsal or getting caught by the mo-fo campus police.
...that last bit of the post...seems like you might be looking for investors no?
I agree! Plus space to store a few props would be awesome. A small closet?
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