Reader Submissions: What is the best way to raise money for your theater?

Lately, many non-profit organizations have been busy at work thinking of ways to beat the recession through fund-raisers. For many local theaters and playhouses, tickets sales is not enough to survive financially. Year-round fund-raisers are the key to success.

Do you know of a terrific way to raise money for your local community or regional theater? If you have a knack for creatively connecting with the public and gaining economic support for non-profit theater groups, share your ideas for fund-raising events.