TCG Public Resources

Not-for-profit theatres contributed nearly $1.94 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted 34 million attendees, according to Theatre Facts 2011. Released by Theatre Communications Group (TCG), Theatre Facts is the only in-depth report that examines the attendance, performance and overall fiscal state of the not-for-profit professional theatre industry. Theatre Facts 2011 is based on the TCG Fiscal Survey, compiling data from theatres’ fiscal year ending between October 31, 2010 and September 30, 2011. First published in 1980, the annual Theatre Facts report examines unrestricted income and expenses, balance sheets, attendance, pricing and performance details.

Following are highlights from Theatre Facts 2011:

• Theatres attracted over 34 million attendees at 177,000 performances, up from 31 million in Theatre Facts 2010.
• The majority of theatres’ employees are engaged in artistic positions, with an average workplace consisting of 60% artistic, 28% technical and 12% administrative personnel.
• 51% of total income came from earned sources and 49% from contributions.