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Firehouse Theater tells council rising royalties and costs push nonprofit to seek grants, reserves to sustain 2026 season
Summary
Firehouse Theater officials told council ticket revenue has risen but inflation-driven costs, especially doubled royalties since the pandemic, are producing year-to-date operating deficits; the theater is pursuing grants and fundraising to support the 2026 season and avoid major cutbacks.
Firehouse Theater leaders updated the Farmers Branch City Council July 15 on 2025 programming, attendance, and finances, saying rising costs — particularly a sharp jump in royalties — mean the nonprofit has run deficits since the pandemic and is relying on reserves and grant funding to stabilize operations. Executive Director David Moore and Artistic Producer Owen Beanes outlined 2025 attendance figures: multiple recent mainstage productions drew…
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