| Established in 1927,
ALT is one of the oldest continuously operating community
theatres in the country. Managed and operated by a
staff of theatre professionals, the theatre is a 501
(c) nonprofit corporation and is governed by a board
of directors comprised of 25 community volunteers.
ALT is an important small business
in the Amarillo economy with an annual budget of just over
$900,000. Over 80% of the theatre's income is "earned"
revenue derived from ticket sales, advertising and
academy tuition. The remaining 15-20% is "unearned"
revenue from contributions and grants. Financial support
for ALT comes from numerous individuals, businesses
and foundations which believe the theatre to be an
important element in our community's well being.
ALT employs six to eight full-time
staff and an additional
six to ten part-time employees who teach classes in
the dance and theatre academies. Much of ALT's expense
budget is spent locally with lumber suppliers, paint
companies, printers, fabric stores and office supply
companies, etc.
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