At Kids Act Up 2, our budget reflects a strong commitment to creating meaningful and affordable theater experiences for children. Our major expenses include compensation for our core team—such as teaching artists, the artistic director, and technical staff—who bring professional guidance and creativity to every class and production. We also invest in production costs like costumes, props, set materials, sound and lighting equipment, rehearsal and performance space rentals, and marketing efforts to reach and grow our audience.

On the revenue side, our primary sources of income include class and workshop tuition, ticket sales from seasonal performances, and generous support from community sponsors and local arts grants. A significant portion of our fundraising also comes from our highly attended annual gala, which not only showcases our students’ talents but also strengthens community ties and donor engagement.

Looking ahead, we plan to grow our budget by expanding class offerings and workshop options throughout the year, introducing corporate sponsorship packages, and strengthening our grant-writing efforts. We also aim to develop a donor membership program to encourage sustained giving. These strategies will allow us to serve more families, enhance program quality, and increase access to theater arts for all children in our community.