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Beyond the lobby is the auditorium seating 420 people downstairs and 182 in the balcony for total seating of 602. Sight lines from all seats are excellent. There is an open stage (to accommodate the various sets needed for the musicals) 55 feet wide 50 feet deep. The stage is to be trapped and a cyclorama in the back will allow for both front and rear projections. A 196 circuit, electronically controlled stage lighting system will be capable of a multitude of special effects as well as complete general lighting to enhance the performances. Beyond the stage is a 55’ by 35' shop in which scenery will be constructed. The green room, dressing rooms, and executive offices are in the back; costuming, plus props and furniture storage are on the second floor over the shop.
The theatre auditorium will have fixed seating, with rows 36” apart to meet all codes and allow for leg comfort. The theatre chairs will have padded seats and backs, the aisles will be carpeted. The building will have a sprinkler system and meet all codes for safety and handicapped accessibility.
The theatre will be constructed on a slab (land elevation is approximately 18', therefore, no fill is necessary). Driveways and parking lots will be covered with oyster shells to enhance drainage and be environmentally friendly.
City parking requirements will be met by utilizing the sides and the back of the property. The private lane leading to the theatre will be one way from Highway 90, the exits will be to a street east of the property.
All brochures advertising the theatre will include maps and directions for reaching the theatre. Two billboards on I-10 will give the location and an 800 number for additional directions.
SECTION F. CHILDREN’S AND TEEN’S PROGRAMS.
1.	THE PROGRAMS
PaddleWheel Productions will lease working space to and cooperate closely with Theatre Plus, Inc., a
non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, which will offer classes in the performing arts and produce theatre for
children and teens.
A.	Most of the classes will	be instructed by members of the Troubadours company, some of whom
are certified teachers in elementary and secondary education, in addition to their theatre capabilities.
B	Classes during the school year will teach voice, acting, music, make-up, set construction and
lighting. Six week classes will exist for some courses, classes run one to three hours in length.
C.	Children and youth will	present one major production a year on the repertory theatre stage, under
the direction of members of the repertory company.
D	Professional instruction	in dance and in the visual arts will be offered through Theatre Plus
by professionals in those arts.
SECTION G.
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THE BOTTOM LINE
The following pages detail the expenses of pre-opening of the theatre, monthly operating projections, sources of income, projected monthly income and a summary of projected annual costs versus annual incomes for five years.