Another show in the Can

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So, the show closed on Sunday. It was our bigest money making week of them all. Steve who understudied for chris was fantastic in the role, and the show closed with large houses as we al wanted. Over all we didn't make enough money to break even- but every week we did clear enough money to pay all the actors and Staff for that week- so that was nice. We aren't sureabout all the whys', and why nots of this show not selling more. In the bible belt in a two week run this show made $7,000- in Chicago- in a four week run we only cleared $3100- and 600 a week went to payroll. Live and learn I guess. I am still glad we did it and our company name will echo through the Chicago Theater Comunity for quite a while- so we can take time off to write grants and get money in the bank before we start our next season in January. It was nice to get to do something on this scale with the incredible people I got to work with. And it all came at a time when I really needed a creative outlet. Theater is a gamble, and I guess this time we didn't win officially but I still feel like a winner. And my mom got to come and see the show and that was cool. Now I get to focus on climbing the ladder at my new job- at The Victory Gardens Theater. snd that will occupy my time and energy for a while. Plus I am going to have to get back on building my savings up again so I can get my own place as soon as possible. I dipped into it to produce this show- so I am sorta back at ground zero- but I can get on a plan againa nd work it out I feel. Anyway- more to come later! Have a great week!