Publick Playhouse (PPH) Community Feedback Survey

What is the future of Publick Playhouse?

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133 registered responses

What is your zip code?

Answered: 133
Skipped: 0

Have you or a family member taken part in any of the following at Publick Playhouse?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Educational programs	17.1%	19
Plays	57.7%	64
Concerts	68.5%	76
Dance	31.5%	35
Summer Camps	11.7%	13
Other	18.9%	21

What type of performances would you like to see here?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Plays	90.0%	117
Dance	65.4%	85
Musicals	85.4%	111
Action/Interactive Theater	35.4%	46
Other	11.5%	15

Would you be interested in any of the following educational programs?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Acting	31.8%	28
Dancing	47.7%	42
Singing	42.0%	37
Stage Production	37.5%	33
Theatrical Lighting	20.5%	18
Set Design & Construction	21.6%	19
Other	19.3%	17

Which of the following would be most beneficial to the community?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Rehabilitated PPH with a new addition	26.0%	32
Accessible green space on the existing PPH property	8.9%	11
Expanded PPH property that includes public parkland with amenities	20.3%	25
All of the above	71.5%	88

What are your top wants for the building?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Added space for expanded programs	74.8%	86
Powerful auditory and visual effects	49.6%	57
Comfort	53.0%	61
Emergency Sheltering	17.4%	20
Other	7.8%	9

What things should be added to the design of the building and grounds?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Pedestrian safety measures (from traffic on Rt.202, etc.)	67.2%	84
Plaza or green space in front of the existing building	24.8%	31
More plantings	12.0%	15
Added and/or better-planned parking	59.2%	74
Drop-off area at entrance	60.8%	76
Dramatic light shows (e.g., against the building)	24.0%	30
Paths connecting neighborhood with business district	12.0%	15
Pavilions and/or benches	32.8%	41
Artwork	27.2%	34
Outdoor benches, etc. with device charging receptacles	25.6%	32
Outdoor courtyard (that may be used for performance practices, etc.)	32.0%	40
Outdoor plaza next to the existing theater (perhaps used for evening light-wall presentations)	36.0%	45
Other	2.4%	3

Is there anything new or improved you would like to see at PPH that is not already mentioned?

Answered: 29
Skipped: 104

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January 11, 2023, 11:01 PM

What is your zip code?
20772
Have you or a family member taken part in any of the following at Publick Playhouse?
- Plays
- Concerts
- Dance
What type of performances would you like to see here?
- Plays
- Dance
- Musicals
- Action/Interactive Theater
- Other - concerts
Would you be interested in any of the following educational programs?
- Dancing
Which of the following would be most beneficial to the community?
- All of the above
What are your top wants for the building?
- Added space for expanded programs
- Powerful auditory and visual effects
- Comfort
What things should be added to the design of the building and grounds?
- Pedestrian safety measures (from traffic on Rt.202, etc.)
- Plaza or green space in front of the existing building
- Added and/or better-planned parking
- Drop-off area at entrance
- Dramatic light shows (e.g., against the building)
- Pavilions and/or benches
- Outdoor benches, etc. with device charging receptacles
- Outdoor plaza next to the existing theater (perhaps used for evening light-wall presentations)
Is there anything new or improved you would like to see at PPH that is not already mentioned?
No response.

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