To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MARC WIENER, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A LEVEL II ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT ALLOWING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED IN THE INSTITUTIONAL (P-CF) ZONE
PROCEDURES:
1. Open the public hearing and take testimony regarding the request of the Little Fish Theatre/Shakespeare by the Sea for approval of an Entertainment Permit (Level II) at 514 N. Prospect Avenue;
2. Close the public hearing
3. Approve the Level II Entertainment Permit requested for the Little Fish Theatre.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval of a Level II Entertainment Permit for the operation of a live performance theater, Shakespeare by the Sea/Little Fish Theatre, in an approximately 8,861 square-foot space within an existing multi-tenant public-community facility (medical offices and health-related facility). The nonprofit organization would occupy an existing basement area, which was previously occupied by a childcare development facility.
The proposed nonprofit arts organization intends to provide theatrical experiences of new, classic, and contemporary works. The Little Fish Theater is a subsidiary of Shakespeare by the Sea, and, while related, only Little Fish Theater will be providing live performances at this facility. The Little Fish Theater will operate from September to May, with an average of six to nine productions per year with approximately 60-90 attendees per show, with a maximum capacity of up to 98 audience members. Performances will last two to three hours. Shakespeare by the Sea will occupy part of the space for rehearsals and will host fundraising events within the building, but will not provide live performances at the site. The organizations expect attendance of 60 to 80 people for fundraising events, which will be scheduled both during daytime hours and on select evenings. No changes to the exterior of the building are proposed, and the o...
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