Master Arts Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting our community for Christ through the arts. We strive to fill the void in Grand Rapids for great family entertainment and developing artists in a Christian environment.
The Show Must Go On…But at What Cost?
Producing captivating theatre comes with significant financial responsibilities. Our annual expenses total over $210,000. Here is a breakdown:
Play Rights: $19,000 (includes the cost of scripts, and rights needed to perform the show)
Production Costs: $31,000 (sets, costumes, props, lighting, etc.)
Salaries: $95,000 (2 full-time and 2 part-time paid employees)
Operating Expenses: $65,000 (insurance, utilities, maintenance, office expenses, etc.) While ticket sales are vital, they contribute only a small portion of our annual income.
Last year’s total ticket sales of $79,000 would only cover 38% of this year’s budgeted expenses of $210,000. That is down from the historic 50% to 60% that ticket sales used to cover. We Need Your Help!
Bridging the Gap: Your Gift Makes an Impact!
To ensure the future of Master Arts Theatre, we need to raise $100,000 annually. This year, we need to raise $37,000 by the end of 2024. It is essential for us to reach this goal due to an urgent need to make critical repairs to our parking lot to ensure the safety for our patrons, actors, and staff.
Your donations help impact families like this one:
As a parent, sending your teenager out into the world can be worrisome. When my 16-year-old son was struggling with school and the pressures of adolescence, I found Master Arts. It provided him with a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow. He not only thrived socially, but also developed valuable life skills that he carries with him today. I wholeheartedly recommend Master Arts to any parent seeking a quality environment for their teen! Jacqueline
Join Our Cast of Supporters
We invite you to not only send a one-time gift but to consider giving a recurring monthly donation. A monthly donation – of any amount – adds up quickly! These donations will help us grow our youth programs, meet our expenses, and enable us to continue impacting our community for Christ.
Double Your Impact!
We are grateful for an anonymous donor who is matching each gift given up to $15,000, so your gift will automatically be doubled — and so will the impact of your gift!
To donate, please contact us at 616.455.1001.
Thank you for being a supporter of the arts. Your contributions ensure that Master Arts Theatre will continue to inspire, entertain, and enrich our community for years to come.
Sincerely,
Luke Bouma
Executive Director
Master Arts Theatre