The Capitol Centre held its Annual General Meeting last night and attendees were told the not-for-profit organization had a small surplus based on a $1.7 million dollar budget.
“2016 has been a very successful year for the Capitol Centre, showing a slight surplus of $1,268," says Dee Adrian, Executive Director.
During 2016, 35,369 tickets were sold, generating revenue of $894,669. That's a drop of around 1,300 tickets representing just under $30,000.
There were 17 Capitol Centre presents performance days; 21 commercial rental days; 16 North Bay Symphony Performances and/or meeting days; 4 corporate receptions; 12 plus Gallery exhibits in Galleries I & II plus workshops for adults; 50 community rental days; including Dreamcoat, TOROS and Les Compagnons for Le Carnaval and other not for profit events; 29 Sunday Cinema shows as well as 18 free Saturday matinees.
“The highest selling day in the Box Office last year was April 1 when we the local dance studio Dance Expressions went on sale with their recital. Sales totalled a $18,686, surpassing Burton Cummings by $8,000,” says Adrian.
