Consultants: Mansfield underutilized; pro forma projects utilization growth, CIP and staffing needs
May 5, 2026
Theater DNA told the commission the Civic Center is underutilized (current capacity ~30%) and presented pro‑forma scenarios that include raising the facility fee, adding 1.5 FTE, and targeting 55% utilization within several years; consultants recommended either reinvesting in city operations or exploring third‑party management with negotiated safeguards.
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Consultants from Theater DNA told commissioners that the Civic Center venues, including the Mansfield Theater, are underutilized and that recovering performance will require both programming and investment.
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