Bringing the Excitement of the Performing Arts to Big Sky Country

Dear Theater Goers,
Alberta Bair Theater’s 28th season promises premiere entertainment—
from Broadway musicals to comedy, music and dance—accessible to
everyone. While ticket sales are a piece of the pie, your contributions
are critical to the overall success and sustainability of ABT. Your gift
helps keep ticket prices for the performing arts affordable.
Your commitment to supporting Alberta Bair Theater sends a powerful,
meaningful message that Alberta Bair Theater is a vibrant,
essential component of south central Montana; it will continue
Alberta Bair Theater fosters a greater
to present world-class performances and enhance the
understanding of the performing arts
and ways in which they enhance our
liveability of our region for generations to come. For every
understanding of ourselves and the
ticket sold there are benefits to the greater Billings community.
world around us by connecting artists
People dine out or stop by their favorite watering hole for a
with community through performances
drink. For those who travel from outlying areas of Montana
and outreach that connect the arts with
and Wyoming, hotel rooms and shopping are available
diverse areas of thought and study.
while they’re in town. Alberta Bair Theater is attractive for
professionals looking to call Billings home.
The theater is committed to enlightening and enriching
our community. Our education and outreach
program reaches our young audiences
through 13 student matinees and five handson workshops in the schools. This season we
are presenting six workshops and masterclasses
tailored for educators and adults.
Bringing the Excitement
of the Performing Arts
to Big Sky Country
Alberta Bair Theater
PO Box 1556 | Billings, MT 59103
[email protected]
Exec. Office: (406) 256-8915
Through programs such as Student Ticket
Underwriting, Ten for Ten, and Access to the Arts,
we continue to keep the Performing Arts accessible
to people of diverse economic backgrounds.
You play an important role in the theater’s future. We
humbly request your financial support to help us fulfill
our mission to bring the world of exceptional arts and
entertainment to our region.
Doug James
President, Alberta Bair Theater Board of Directors
It’s time to go beyond enjoying the arts.
It’s time to support the arts.
Play your part &
support your theater!
Join ABT’s Circle of Friends!
I buy a ticket. Isn’t that enough?
On average, of a $45 ticket, $4 covers operational costs; $41 covers the cost of presenting an artist.
While ticket sales cover the artist fees, the cost of a ticket does NOT
cover the daily costs to operate the Theater.
It costs
$833 per day for “Dark House” (non performance day)
$2,063 per day for rehearsals, technical days without audience
$4,620 per “Performance Day”
Enclosed is my gift
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ABT Presented 60.9%
Performances
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3 year commitment of $1,000+/year
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Corporate & 12.1%
Foundations
Special
10.9%
Education
Individuals &
Events
& Outreach 8.1%
Endowment
2.7%
Management 6.6%
Operations 9.8%
Fundraising 3.3%
Special Events 2.9%
ABT at a Glance 2013-14
89,710 96
66
203
☐ $2,500 Directors
☐ $500 Performers
☐ $1,000 Patrons
☐ $100 Family
☐ $250 Chorus
☐ $50 Stage Crew ☐ ______________
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51.4%
issions
Users Fees 11.9%
☐ $5,000 Stars
Patrons Served (including
20,672 youth attending
Student Matinees)
Performance Days
Rehearsal, load-in/load out days
“Dark House” Days
Operations &
Rentals 18.5%
• exclusive invitations to receptions, etc.
• presale email alerts
• preferred seating to Select Performances
& New Announces
☐ Endowment
ABT Community Outreach 2013-14 3,066
26 Tickets distributed to local
social service agencies
through Access to the Arts
Education and Community
Outreach programs
☐ Education & Outreach
Programs