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fees. Such contributions for these highly contractors to assist in the development of a
visible projects maintains the availability of long-range Capital Plan. In those venues, the
preservation fee funds for “unsexy” expenses development of a plan could start with staff’s
such as HVAC infrastructure upgrades. review of the most significant and obvious
future capital needs. These might include
The development of long-range Capital roof, HVAC systems, fire and safety systems,
Plans provides a thoughtful, strategic and electrical service, fixtures and finishes (such
detailed approach to providing professional as theatre seats, painting and decorative
stewardship of these invaluable assets that finishes), and theatrical equipment (lighting,
theatre managers have been entrusted to sound and rigging). Rather than be
manage on behalf of their communities. overwhelmed with the potential scope of
They provide a proactive roadmap for an all-encompassing plan, start small and
planning, budgeting, scheduling, funding then add to it over time. These efforts will
and fundraising to ensure the future of these provide added focus on future needs and an
historic theatres. opportunity for outreach to Board, donors,
It is recognized that many, if not most, volunteers and community to become
League member theatres would be involved in your theatre’s future.
financially challenged to fund consultants or
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