Although one UF program is used to drama, a potential $90,000 budget cut might be a tough act to follow.
Like other departments, the UF Performing Arts program is facing a 10 percent cut, which could possibly cost the program $90,000.
With about 50 scheduled performances, the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be offering fewer shows this season to keep costs within the budget range, said James Kersey, assistant box office manager.
The program started reducing productions about two years ago to prepare for possible cuts, said Elizabeth Auer, assistant director of the center.
To keep production diversity throughout the season, the center cut one performance from each genre to avoid eliminating any one particular branch of the arts.
"It is important to us that we still offer a broad range of styles to create options for everyone attending," said Auer.
This season, the center will be bring in well-known musicals such as "Hairspray" and "Cats" in addition to "Avenue Q," a 2003-debuting musical that pokes fun at issues like drinking and porn.
Although event tickets range from $30 to $50, with the help of Student Government, performing arts tickets will be available to UF students for $10 in the upcoming season. General tickets will go on sale June 18 while student tickets will be available starting Aug. 3.
Marketing coordinator Marilyn Patrick said in order to reach more students and improve ticket sales, UF Performing Arts will be creating a Twitter account this fall.
