Needs
Due to the COVID pandemic and parents keeping their kids safe and healthy, the past 48 months has made it a very difficult time financially for RCTC and all other performing arts companies. In the past, RCTC used to have 100-140 registered kids in its theatrical workshops. Since COVID, RCTC has been averaging only around 70-80 registered kids. Therefore, RCTC's primary need is unrestricted funds through registration.
Scholarship monies to fund the registration cost of under-privileged and financially challenged cast members. RCTC charges a registration fee of $375 per each cast member, per each production workshop. This fee covers all operating costs of the production, including rights to put on the show, theater and rehearsal space rental, set and costume production, sound and lighting equipment maintenance, etc. RCTC strives to provide 10% of the total number of cast members with a registration waiver or "scholarship" based on financial need, by having a cast member complete a scholarship application form.
Lighting equipment, especially theatre quality specialty light bulbs and lighting fixtures. These type of light bulbs for professional stage use can cost up to $100 each and up. Lighting fixtures, such as the latest LED advanced lighting systems can costs thousands of dollars each. RCTC would like to purchase three LED lighting fixtures at $2,500 each.
Sound equipment also needs to be constantly updated. Microphones and sound systems use high levels of technology with sophisticated channel frequencies. Purchasing high quality microphone packs can cost up to $1,000 each.