There should be serious consideration of selling tickets for the event, particularly if it is elaborate and will probably be well-attended. Another possibility is to sell tickets for the meal, but not for the play itself. This will free up precious church funds for other purposes. Sources of expense are on printing the tickets and programs, costumes, scenery materials, and table decorations. One place to trim cost is on the program bulletin.
Commercial printing is expensive.
For several years, the Fort Rucker PWOC made the program leaflets by hand. They were unusually attractive, but this became impractical when the number needed passed the 300 mark. Individuals make private contributions to the prayer breakfast fund. And many of the participants in the play provide their own costumes and props. The scenery, too, is used over and over again.