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5919 MAIN STREET .  NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016


TO:City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:Andrea Figart, New Port Richey Public Library Director
DATE:9/19/2023
RE:Request for Cultural Affairs Committee Funding: Richey Suncoast Theatre

REQUEST:

The request before City Council is to approve the recommendation from the Cultural Affairs Committee to offer funding support in the amount of $800.00 to the Richey Suncoast Theatre for production and promotions related costs in support of their Season Opening Play titled The Last 5 Years.  

 



DISCUSSION:

At the July 19, 2023, Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting special guest Doug Jones, Board Member of the Richey Suncoast Theatre, presented information about the Richey Suncoast Theatre which included the upcoming schedule of theatrical events, organizational overview, and a request for special event sponsorship. 

 

If approved, funding support will be used to assist with marketing and promotions in the following areas:

 

Print & Radio ads $200-$300

Facebook and Social Media Boosts $250

Fliers and Display Case $250

 

The Last 5 Years is the Richey Suncoast Theatre's Season Opener, running from September 15-24, 2023.  The net proceeds from this event will be used to help fund Mousetrap, the Richey Suncoast Theatre's play scheduled for November.

 

On July 19, 2023, the Members of the Cultural Affairs Committee considered this request and unanimously voted to recommend funding assistance in the amount of $800.



RECOMMENDATION:

The recommendation before City Council is for approval of the recommendation from the Cultural Affairs Committee to provide support in the amount of $800.00 for the Richey Suncoast Theatre.



BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this request in the amount of $800 is available in the Cultural Affairs Committee budget account number 001011-44810 for this cultural activity. 

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023Backup Material
Richey Suncoast Theatre 2023 Organizational OverviewBackup Material
RIchey Suncoast Theatre Special Event Sponsorship ApplicationBackup Material