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CON MDNITY THEATRE POLICY
The arts and culture are becoming an increasingly important part
of community life in the City of Newport Beach. Recognizing this, the
City Council hereby establishes the following policy relating to the
operation, scheduling, and financing of the Newport Theatre Arts Center,
the City's community theatre facility.
In the context of a philosophy which encourages people to help
themselves in their leisure and cultural pursuits, the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Department is committed to a cooperative effort to provide
community theatre and arts related leisure activities at the Newport
Theatre Arts Center. The Department welcomes volunteer support and in-
volvement and this policy will serve to identify and clarify the relation-
ships, roles, and control between the City of Newport Beach and the
Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center.
Definition of a Community Theatre
Community Theatre is a volunteer effort, using
non - equity, community based performers in its productions.
A self - supporting effort funded by memberships, ticket sales
and donations from the local private sector is necessary to
provide the operational funds to offer the function. Com-
munity theatre offers all levels of performers an opportunity
to participate and develop their skills while involved in_a
learning environment. Community theatre is a supplement to
other programs available on a regional and /or professional
level. They should complement each other to provide a well
rounded base for cultural growth in a community.
Financial
The City is responsible for financing the Newport Theatre Arts
Center's maintenance and operation only to the extent of the annual City
Council approved budget. In accordance with Council Policy F -20, Reserve
Fund for Culture and Arts, the City will match any funds raised privately
by the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center for improvements to the
building which receive City Council approval.
The City encourages the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center
to continue their efforts as a self - supporting community theatre and to
expand their support of the Arts and culture in Newport Beach. The Friends
of the Newport Theatre Arts Center shall provide the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Department with a copy of all financial reports on a regular
basis.
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COMMUNITY THEATRE POLICY - Page Two
Facility Use and Schedulin
The City, through the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department,
is responsible for determining priorities of use, rental fees, and over-
all scheduling of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. Community theatre
activities shall have priority of use in accordance with Council Policy I -5,
Use,Priorities and Fees for Facilities. A policy of multiple cultural and
artistic uses will be maintained at the center.
The Department maintains a master calendar for the Newport Theatre
Arts Center; all users must apply to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department. The Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center will be accorded
first priority for use in accordance with Council Policy I -5. Scheduling
of community theatre activities at the Newport Theatre Arts Center will be
done by the Recreation Superintendent in cooperation with the Friends of
the Newport Theatre Arts Center president.
Programming and Administration
The Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center will be responsible•
for the day -to -day operation of the community theatre program. Within the
context of cooperative programming, decisions will be made jointly by the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and the Board of the Friends of
the Newport Theatre Arts Center. The Recreation Superintendent shall be
an ex- officio member of the Board of the Friends of the Newport Theatre
Arts Center. Any improvement or physical change must have advance approval
by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department.
Adopted - July 27, 1981