This survey is anonymous-we will not know who you are! The information you share with the Center of Performing Artswill be used in helping us to understand “YOU” the audience. It will allow theCenter of Performing Arts to make informed decisions onfuture programming. The information provided will be kept secure. We do not and will not sell information that we collect.

Please answer the follow 17 questions honestly as this will help us serve you! The first 12 questions are about your purchasing choices and the last5 questions are about rating the Center.

Estimated time 6 minutes

  1. How many shows have you seen at the Center?
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4 or more
  1. What is your current household income?
  2. $35,000 or Under
  3. $35,001 - $65,000
  4. $65,001 - $95,000
  5. $95,001 or Over
  1. What is your job status?
  2. Full-Time Employment
  3. Part-Time Employment
  4. Student
  5. Home Maker
  6. Retired
  7. Currently Unemployed
  1. On an average, how much do you spend for 1 performance including parking?
  2. $15 - $25
  3. $26 - $35
  4. $36 - $45
  5. $46 - $75
  6. $76 or more
  1. What is your preferred method forpurchasing tickets?
  2. In person
  3. By phone
  4. Online
  5. Through a group organization (Church, work, clubs)
  1. How far in advance do you purchase tickets?
  2. Day of the show
  3. The week of the show
  4. 2 – 3 weeks in advance
  5. When you first hear about a show
  1. What would make you go to a show?

Please rate 1 (Not attractive to me) – 5 (Most attractive to me)

  1. Low ticket prices – 12345
  2. Discounts on tickets available – 12345
  3. Parking, dinner, and a show for 1 price – 12345
  4. A meaningful performer/performance to “YOU” – 12345
  5. Time and day of the show – 12345
  1. What types of live-entertainment do you enjoy the most?

(Check all that apply)

  1. Live Music
  2. Theater Performances
  3. Dance Performances
  4. Stand-Up Comedy
  5. Family Themed
  6. Holiday Themed
  1. Do you take your kids or grandkids to family-friendly shows?
  2. Yes
  3. If yes – What ages are the children?
  4. No
  1. Where do you get your live-entertainment news and information?

(Check all that apply)

  1. Local Newspaper (Southtown, Star, Kankakee Daily Journal, NWI Times…)
  2. Chicago Tribune Newspaper
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
  4. Radio
  5. TV
  6. Online
  7. The Center’s VIP Email Notifications
  8. Centertickets.net
  9. Mailings from the Center
  10. Facebook
  11. Twitter
  12. Other ______
  1. What radio stations do you listen to?

(Check all that apply)

  1. WBBM Newsradio 780
  2. WDRV The Drive
  3. WGN AM 720
  4. WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
  5. WVLI The Valley
  6. WTMX The Mix
  7. WLUP The Loop
  8. WFMT Chicago’s Fine Arts Station
  9. Other ______
  1. Which events are you most likely to attend?

(Check all that apply)

  1. Music concerts
  2. If picked – Which performer would you go see?
  3. Chris Isaac
  4. Michael McDonald
  5. Al Jarreau
  6. Jim Brickman
  7. Three Mo Tenors
  8. Michael Jackson Tribute
  9. Brian McKnight
  10. Comedy acts
  11. If picked – Which performer would you go see?
  12. Tim Allen
  13. Jeff Foxworthy
  14. Ryan Stiles- Whose Live Anyway
  15. Sinbad
  16. Musical/Theatre/Dance
  17. If picked – Which performer would you go see?
  18. Jersey Boys
  19. Mama Mia
  20. Shrek
  21. Peter Pan
  22. Ailey II Dance
  1. Would you recommend seeing a show at The Center to a friend?
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. If not - Why not? ______
  1. Rate the experience you had at the Center.

1 (Very Unsatisfied) – 5 (Very Satisfied)

  1. Location - 12345
  2. Accessibility - 12345
  3. Ticketing services - 12345
  4. Concession options -12356
  5. Staff/usher attention - 12345
  6. Venue cleanliness - 12345
  7. Seating options – 12345
  8. Shows offered – 12345
  1. Have you visited our online “centertickets.net” in the past 6 months?
  2. Yes
  3. If yes – What features did you like?

1 (Very Unsatisfied) – 5 (Very Satisfied)

  1. Performance information – 12345
  2. Upcoming shows - 12345
  3. Order tickets - 12345
  4. Directions/parking info – 12345
  5. Dining information -12345
  1. No
  1. Have you attended one of the Center’s Cabaret Performances?
  2. Yes
  3. If Yes - Please identify the reason
  4. Interest in the artist and/or program
  5. Ticket price was just right
  6. Up-close, seating style
  7. Food and beverage selection before and during the performance
  8. Other ______
  9. No
  10. If not – Please identify the reason
  11. Not aware of performance
  12. Ticket price was too expensive
  13. Did not recognize the featured artist
  14. Not interested in this type of performance
  15. Other ______
  1. Is there something we are missing that is important to you..? If so please let us know. We want to provide the South Chicago Community with the best entertainment available!
  2. Comments Box