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A Business Planning Feasibility Assessment for the Egyptian Theatre City of Dekalb A BUSINESS PLANNING FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT FOR THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE CITY OF DEKALB Janis Barlow for Janis A. Barlow & Associates Dulcie Gilmore Associates Killis Almond FAIA Architects December 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1. DeKalb ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Understanding of the Assignment ..................................................................................................... 2 1.3. Acknowledgements............................................................................................................................... 3 1.4. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 4 1.5. Preliminary As-Built Facility Review by Killis Almond, FAIA, NCARB .......................................... 5 1.5.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 5 1.5.2. General Information.................................................................................................................... 6 1.5.3. Investigation of the Exterior...................................................................................................... 8 1.5.4. Architectural Summary ............................................................................................................................... 11 1.6. Theatre Programming and Design ................................................................................................... 13 1.6.1. Optimum Contemporary Theatre Plan (1,000 seat theatre) ............................................ 13 1.6.2. Optimum Theatre Section (1,000 seat theatre) .................................................................. 13 1.6.3. Egyptian Theatre Compared to Optimum Plan .................................................................. 14 1.6.4. Programming Options .............................................................................................................. 15 1.6.5. Proposed Rehabilitation Criteria............................................................................................. 16 1.7. Egyptian Theatres Operating History .............................................................................................. 17 1.7.1. History (excerpt from the Egyptian website) ...................................................................... 17 1.7.2. Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 18 1.7.3. Current Constitution and Bylaw Analysis ............................................................................. 19 1.7.4. Board Composition, Responsibilities and Expectations ................................................... 20 1.7.5. Evolution of Egyptian Theatre Personnel ............................................................................ 21 1.8. Measurable Variables for Assessing Financial Sustainability ...................................................... 22 2.0 MARKETING AND PROGRAM REVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 25 2.1. Community Demographics and Programming Assessment....................................................... 25 2.1.1. Community Profile and Market Assessment ........................................................................ 25 2.1.2. History .......................................................................................................................................... 25 2.1.3. Socio-Demographic Characteristics ...................................................................................... 25 2.1.3. Economic Activity ...................................................................................................................... 27 2.1.4. Egyptian Theatre Audience by Geographic Placement .................................................... 29 2.1.5. Current Culture Market ............................................................................................................. 30 2.1.6. Regional Inventory of Facilities ............................................................................................... 32 2.1.6.1. Theatre Ownership/Operations ...................................................................... 33 2.1.6.2. Business Model Comparison........................................................................... 34 2.1.6.3. Theatre Staffing ................................................................................................. 35 2.1.6.4. Budgeting Comparisons .................................................................................. 36 2.1.6.5. Summary of Observations ............................................................................... 37 DeKalb Egyptian Janis A. Barlow & Associates BUSINESS FEASIBILITY STUDY December 2016 3.0 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................. 38 3.1. Summary of Stakeholders Interviews and Egyptian Board Workshop Findings .................... 38 3.2. Public Survey ......................................................................................................................................... 39 3.2.1. Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 39 3.3. The City 2015 Strategic Plan Goals ................................................................................................... 41 3.4. Potential Users and Programming Survey ...................................................................................... 43 4.0 OPERATING POTENTIAL AND PROGRAMMING PLAN ............................................................................. 45 4.1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 45 4.2. Programming Models ......................................................................................................................... 46 4.2.1. Presented Programs and Commercial Rentals (Touring Artists and Attractions) ...... 47 4.2.2. Young Audiences Performing Arts and Touring Programming ..................................... 47 4.2.3. Film Programming ..................................................................................................................... 47 4.2.4. Collaborative Programming with Northern Illinois University ........................................ 48 4.2.5. Community Rentals ................................................................................................................... 48 4.3. Potential Audiences ............................................................................................................................. 49 4.3.1. Defining the Potential Market Areas for the Egyptian Theatre ....................................... 49 4.3.2. Demographic Indicators of an Affinity for the Arts ........................................................... 52 4.3.3. Audiences for Exurban Locations .......................................................................................... 52 4.3.4. Attracting Arts Tourists From Around the Country............................................................ 53 4.4. Marketing ............................................................................................................................................... 54 4.4.1. Positioning Concept ................................................................................................................. 54 4.4.2. Values ........................................................................................................................................... 54 4.4.3. Developing Audiences and Clients ....................................................................................... 54 4.4.4. Senior Management and Advisory Groups ......................................................................... 56 4.5. Budget Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 57 4.5.1. Egyptian Theatre Presentations ............................................................................................. 57 4.5.2. Programming with Northern Illinois University ................................................................. 58 4.5.3. Community Usage, Commercial Rentals and Co-Presentations ..................................... 59 4.5.4. Theatre Usage – Summary ....................................................................................................... 60 4.5.5. Sample Ticket Prices ................................................................................................................. 60 4.5.6. Sample Operating Budget ...................................................................................................... 61 4.5.7. Staffing Assumptions ................................................................................................................ 62 4.5.8.
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