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. The costumes are always simple and generally hand sewn by the costume committee. Wigs and beards are bought. They are almost a must for many of the role models in the plays are played by women.