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Annual memberships listed on the site include Stage Hand at $75, Director at $500, and Front Row at $750. Additional ticket fees may apply to phone orders.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Live entertainment, performing arts, music, and cultural events.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Concert and arts audiences, event attendees, bands and performers, members, and organizations seeking arts exposure or participation opportunities.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"People seeking live music and arts events in the Kent, Ohio region; bands interested in performing at the venue; and supporters of historic arts venues and traditional music.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Attend concerts and live music events\nAttend music festivals, film festivals, and plays\nBook a band at the venue\nPurchase event tickets online, at the box office, or by phone\nSupport venue preservation through an annual membership\nUse the venue for a movie screening through the Director membership benefit","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Access to approximately 150 concerts and other arts events per year\nParticipation in regional music and arts programming\nMembership benefits including advance ticket purchasing and complimentary tickets\nSupport for the preservation and continued operation of the historic Kent Stage","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://kentstage.org","updated_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.682512+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.694545+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-07T06:46:53.705905+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=0ef8f7c0-4388-4237-8409-0339e469c14b"}