Perth Fringe No More

If, indeed, the problem is attendance and funding then perhaps a more 'creative' model should be persued.

Off the top of my head, this is something that might work (pls just look at the principle, not the logistics - they can come later if anyone feels inclined to chase this up :o)

- SUBSCRIBERS not PATRONS are sought, through mailing lists of past theatre goers, etc - BOCS/Artrage database, for instance.
- The Subscribers buy a card/booklet to, say, 5 shows for $x (something lowish, say $45) - massive value, hard to resist, etc.
- The card/booklet is marked, and a note made at the box office of various shows this subscriber actually goes to.
- The show is then reimbursed the commensurate amount of $9.50 per subscriber from the system admin (assuming $45 is the price of the card/booklet)
- What it lacks in up front cash value, it should make up for in full houses.
- Any cards not used/ unallocated money goes to admin of this system & left over evenly distruibuted between *all* participating shows.
- The beaut thing is that each box office can offer a 'renewal' card for a further 3 shows, say, at $29.95 which will also go into the kitty, as above.

Probably lots of flaws, but an attempt at looking outside-in, not vice versa.

Jason Seperic

PS - GO GO GO see noises off!! You'll kick yourself from here to Sunday if you don't!