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Article: Clay Center rent could be a concern: Some groups may not be able to afford performances at facility
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- Charleston Daily Mail
- Article date:
- April 23, 2002
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DAILY MAIL STAFF
A price difference of more than $1,500 a night may keep some local
arts organizations from performing at the Clay Center.
With much higher rental prices than the Civic Center's facilities,
many nonprofit organizations may not afford a move to the Clay Center
- at least not on a permanent basis.
The Charleston Ballet, the Light Opera Guild or Kanawha Players,
for example, may stick with cheaper facilities like the Municipal
Auditorium or the Little Theatre for most shows.
"I think most of the arts groups will look at (the Clay Center)
for special performances," said Paul Helfrich, the executive director
of the symphony and Clay Center performing arts program manager.
In the ...