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A asked in Arts & HumanitiesTheater & Acting · 1 decade ago

Help! How much does it cost a community theatre for lighting.?

A show (musical) runs for 4 nights. Approx. how much would it cost to run the lighting. If it helps our hypothetical show is hairspray (...this is for a publicity project for district competition. I'm supposed to have a rough budget and I'm completely stumped on the cost of lighting).

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    This depends on what you'll need, who you'll need, and what is available at the venue.

    This is my minimum breakdown if none of it is provided by the venue:

    PERSONNEL

    Lighting Designer - $500

    Master Electrician/Board Operator - $250

    Volunteer Electricians - $0

    GEAR

    40-100 Conventional Fixtures (rented) - $520-$1350

    Color Media and Templates $60

    1-3 48 Circuit Dimmer Packs (rented) - $450-$1350

    Approx. 1000 ft. of Cable (rented) - $100

    Control Console (rented) - $200

    TOTAL: $2080 - $3810

    Source(s): Professional Lighting and Sound Technician
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