Each Spectrum Theatre production is granted a budget of $1000 (true as of January 2026).

The budget is used primarily for:

• Sourcing Costumes
• Sourcing Props
• Costs associated with Set Construction

Costs that are covered by the theatre, not the show budget:

• Promotional budget
• Performance rights for the play

The budget shouldn’t be used for (unless approved by the committee):

• Personal expenses (e.g. fuel, transportation, food)
• Personal purchases

*** The budget can be used, cautiously, for:

• Snacks for cast and crew during rehearsals and production time
  However: costs can accumulate quickly, and you should be prepared for any further expenses that might be needed. Consider alternatives, such as cast and crew putting in for pizza or similar; encouraging cast and crew to take turns to bring in snacks; pot lucks; or post-rehearsal catch-ups at a venue where people may pay for their own food.

We encourage directors to try and source props, costumes, etc. sustainably, and to — where possible — rent or borrow props, furniture, and costumes. Not only does this help us prevent unnecessary wastage, but it also helps save much-needed and limited space for the theatre.