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Barter Theatre presents economic-impact data, asks for continued county support as costs rise
Summary
Barter Theatre officials told the board the theater drew about 22,000 attendees last year, cited a $34 million regional economic impact and said rising costs—especially health insurance and housing for seasonal staff—are tightening the organization’s budget; officials thanked the county for past support and outlined education and access programs.
Katie Brown, producing artistic director at Barter Theatre, and Matt Campbell, the theater’s managing director, gave the board a report on the theater’s 2024 activity and local economic impact and described operational pressures that could require continued or increased local support.
Brown said last year the theater brought “just a little bit over 22,000 people” through the area and cited an economic-impact study…
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