Performing Arts Survey

Take 16 is conducting research on the performing arts marketplace in Lake Country, including artists, venues, and especially audiences’ tastes and interests. We would be very grateful to know your opinions about the accessibility of music, theatre, comedy and dance performances in the area, and your expectations as to ticket prices, location and more. To thank you for participating in our short survey, we offer you one free ticket for any future Take 16 performing arts event.

What kinds of musical performance interest you?

• Classical music or opera
• Blues, rock or pop music
• Folk, bluegrass, or roots music
• Instrumental or vocal jazz
• Country music
• Singer/songwriter or acoustic
• Choral music
• Other (please describe below)

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What other kinds of ticketed events interest you?

• Theatrical plays
• Musical theatre
• Polka, waltz or square dancing
• Comedy, improv or magic
• Poetry or storytelling
• Modern dance or ballet
• Burlesque dance or performance art
• Classic movies, cinematic arts, foreign films
• Other (please describe below)

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What levels of performance are you interested in?

• Full-time professional artists
• Semi-professional artists
• Advanced student or amateur artists
• Children or youth artists

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What days and times are best for attending a ticketed performance?

• Friday night
• Saturday night
• Sunday night
• Saturday or Sunday afternoon
• Weeknights, Monday-Thursday
• Weekday afternoons
• Other (please describe below)

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How much time do you expect to spend at a ticketed performance?

• Less than an hour
• Up to two hours
• Up to three hours
• Other (please describe below)

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How often would you consider attending a ticketed performance?

• Only for a special occasion
• A few times per year
• Once every month or so
• At least once per month
• Other (please describe below)

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How far are you willing to travel to attend a ticketed performance?

• Up to 5 miles (10 minutes by car)
• Up to 10 miles (20 minutes by car)
• Up to 15 miles (30 minutes by car)
• Other (please describe below)

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How much would you expect to pay for a ticketed performance?

• Up to $10
• Up to $20
• Up to $30
• More than $30
• Other (please describe below)

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How do you prefer to buy tickets?

• In advance on a website
• In advance at a box office
• In advance by phone
• At the door
• Other (please describe below)

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Which of the following are most important to your performing arts experience?

• Free, off-street parking
• ADA accessible entry
• Reserved seats
• Breaks or intermission
• Availability of food and soft drinks
• Availability of alcoholic drinks
• Family friendly program
• Other (please describe below)

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Where have you previously enjoyed a ticketed performance in the area?

• The Box Theater (Oconomowoc)
• Carroll University (Waukesha)
• The Gobbler Theater (Johnson Creek)
• Lake Country Playhouse (Hartland)
• Lake Country Children’s Theater (Hartland)
• Oconomowoc Arts Center
• Oconomowoc Community Center
• Summer Stage (Delafield)
• Watertown Players Theater
• Waukesha Civic Theatre
• Wisconsin Brewing Company Park/Dockhounds stadium (Oconomowoc)
• A High School Auditorium
• A Local Church
• Other (please describe below)

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How do you find out about upcoming performing arts events in Lake Country?

• From an email mailing list I subscribe to
• From newspaper ads or “Things to Do” articles
• Through social media
• From a website that lists upcoming events
• By word of mouth from friends
• From posters or flyers seen in stores and public areas
• From a stamped postal mailing
• From announcements on radio or television
• Other (please describe below)

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Please share any details about how or where you find out about upcoming events:

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