1. Jayhawk Theatre Competition Analysis

2. Downtown Revitalization Project
Direct competition for funding
Jayhawk is included in the business plan for the project
Downtown has had $71 million invested from
Majority of Topekans are aware of the project

3. NOTO Competition for The Upstage Gallery
Locations in NOTO that rent out their spaces
New and growing district

4. Kansas Expocentre No clear target audience; very diverse audience
Can offer many services due to multiple locations which range in size
Years of experience; central location; established presence in Topeka

5. Topeka Performing Arts Center
Can seat over 2,000 people
Multi-purpose facility; hosts weddings, proms, graduations, corporate meetings, etc.
Has a long history in Topeka

6. Liberty Hall Lawrence Unique, historical background
Has small theatre for films (mostly independent, foreign, artsy, etc.)
Can rent out space for events
Has a video shop and a coffee shop

7. Granada Theatre Lawrence
Prime location on Massachusetts Street; visible, easy to find and well-known
Multi-purpose theatre; can be rented for parties and events
Small venue; no seating on the main floor

8. Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy
Two theaters: Sheffel Theatre (seats 282) and Oldfather Theatre (seats 150)
Offer classes and events for children
Longest running dinner theatre in the country
600+ volunteers
Strong, favorable reputation
Manager and other volunteers surprised that Jayhawk hasn’t contacted them for help

9. The Lied Center
Has a main auditorium (seats 2000) and a pavilion (seats 200)
Venue for KU Department of Dance, KU School of Music and university and community events, performances and presentations
Supported by The Lied Performance Fund

10. White Concert Hall Washburn University Has a seating capacity of 1,117
Hosts a wide variety of events: Topeka Symphony Orchestra, the Topeka Community Concert Series, etc.
Prominent within both the Washburn and larger Topeka communities

11. The Regal Hollywood 14 Theater
Stream live events such as musicals, operas, sporting events, etc.
Large screens; variety of events to stream
Stream in one select theater; limited viewers
Part of a corporation

12. Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre
Washburn University
Seats 330
Prop and costume storage
Cannot be rented; university events only
Great location