They pay about $1K per production. It's certainly not making them any money, as the ticket sales amount to about $500 total, and that money is coming from parents and family who would be paying the $5 ticket price no matter what is on stage. Nobody else is attending these plays. I think the main reason they're doing it is because it is what most the kids want to do, especially because it is a combine high school/middle school play so there are younger kids in it.
At least this year, they let the seniors pick the play and completely run the show. They're still paying about a grand for the rights, but they did make a more interesting choice, "The Crucible".
At least this year, they let the seniors pick the play and completely run the show. They're still paying about a grand for the rights, but they did make a more interesting choice, "The Crucible".