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CASE STUDY: How Pearl Creative Consulting Supercharged Echo Theatre’s General Auditions
Client: Echo Theatre, Dallas
Project: 2025 General Auditions Marketing & Recruitment
Industry: Performing Arts / Theatre
Services Provided: Branding, Social Strategy, Audience Growth, Community Outreach
Overview
Echo Theatre, a long-standing Dallas arts organization, planned to relaunch its General Auditions—a citywide opportunity for local performers to be seen by multiple companies at once. After a week of self-promotion, the auditions had gathered only 12 sign-ups. Wanting to create broader awareness and represent the depth of talent in Dallas, Echo Theatre brought on Pearl Creative Consulting to elevate visibility and drive participation.
Within two hours, every audition slot was filled. Within 48 hours, the waitlist surged past 325 applicants.
This is how we did it.
The Challenge
Echo Theatre needed:
A stronger brand presence for the auditions
Broader reach beyond their existing followers
Rapid results within a short timeline
Representation from the full Dallas theatre community—not just those already connected to Echo
Their goal: Fill all audition slots and build community momentum around this “Dallas comes together” moment.
After one week of promotion, only 12 people had signed up.
The Pearl Approach
1. Elevated Branding That Spoke to the Community
Pearl Creative Consulting redesigned the audition announcement into a bold, unified visual identity:
High-contrast, attention-grabbing graphics
Text-forward design to make key details instantly clear
A consistent visual suite that felt exciting, credible, and worth sharing
This branding turned the auditions into an event, not just a form.
2. A Dual Instagram + Facebook Strategy Built for Discovery
We deployed a multi-layered social plan focused on speed and visibility:
Branded graphic announcement + clear CTA
Tagging local theatre organizations for organic amplification
3. Strategic Group Sharing & Cross-Posting
Pearl leveraged Dallas’s existing arts networks with targeted, respectful outreach:
Facebook theatre groups
Artist hubs and casting pages
Local arts communities across platforms
Cross-sharing through partner theatres and collaborators
This expanded reach far beyond Echo Theatre’s existing following and tapped directly into the active performer community.
The Results
Before Pearl Creative Consulting:
1 week of promotion → 12 sign-ups
After partnering with Pearl:
All audition slots filled in 2 hours
Waitlist opened and filled fast
325+ total applications in just 48 hours
Dramatic increase in community engagement and awareness
Echo Theatre reestablished as a community-centered hub for Dallas performers
Conclusion
Pearl Creative Consulting transformed Echo Theatre’s General Auditions from a quiet announcement into a citywide event.
Through strategic branding, targeted outreach, and community-centered marketing, we helped Echo Theatre reach hundreds of artists, strengthen its local presence, and celebrate the depth of Dallas theatre talent.
This is what happens when smart strategy meets strong storytelling.
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Case Study: Social Media Growth & Engagement for Prism Movement Theater
Client: Prism Movement Theater
Project: Run Social Media to drive growth and increase ticket sales
Platform: Instagram (@prismmovementtheater)
Background
Prism Movement Theater, known for its innovative, movement-driven performances, lacked a strong social following. The contract’s objectives were to raise awareness, drive ticket sales, and build a dedicated online community leading up to and following the show’s run.
Challenges
Limited social media presence prior to campaign launch, with inconsistent posting and low follower growth.
Audience awareness primarily local and niche; needed broader visibility.
Engagement rates below industry average for arts organizations.
Strategy
Pearl Creative Consulting partnered with Prism Movement Theater to develop and implement a focused Instagram strategy centered around their production of Circe, which included:
Content Planning: Crafted a content calendar featuring behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, rehearsal snippets, and story-driven posts about the myth of Circe.
Visual Branding: Developed a consistent, striking aesthetic aligned with the show’s themes, leveraging high-quality photography and graphics.
Audience Engagement: Implemented community management tactics, including timely responses to comments, interactive Instagram Stories (polls, Q&A), and collaborations with local arts influencers.
Paid Promotion: Deployed targeted Instagram ads to reach demographic groups likely to attend the show, optimizing for ticket sales.
Results & Growth Metrics (April 2023 through December 2024)
The follower count grew steadily by about 600 followers, reflecting expanding audience reach. (Improving by 50% with organic tactics only)
Engagement per post approximately doubled, indicating stronger connection with followers.
Posting frequency and story usage improved significantly, maintaining audience interest and building momentum.
Summary
The contract with Pearl Creative Consulting helped Prism Movement Theater build a more consistent, engaging Instagram presence that better supports the company’s artistic productions and community goals. This digital growth and enhanced audience interaction provide a strong foundation for future marketing efforts.
Case Study: Digital Marketing Success for Plague Mask Players
Client: Plague Mask Players
Platform: Instagram (@plaguemaskplayers)
Campaign Outcome: $13,000+ in ticket revenue with over 200 attendees
Background
Plague Mask Players, a Dallas-based theater company ran a campaign for a Voiceover acting virtual class. The campaign primarily utilized Instagram alongside other digital channels to drive ticket sales and audience engagement.
Strategy
Target artists globally in the voiceover community by leveraging their key platforms (Twitter & IG)
Utilize influencer marketing with Shawn Gann and leverage his relationships to spread awareness
Create automated flow for conversions mid class on buying recording of the class for 24 hour flash sale price
Results & Growth Metrics
The digital marketing efforts contributed to over 200 attendees from 5 different countries
The campaign generated $13,000+ in ticket revenue through only organic social media efforts, demonstrating a strong return on digital investment for our clients
The Instagram following grew steadily during this period, reflecting increased brand visibility and audience growth
Summary
Plague Mask Players’ focused digital marketing strategy on Instagram effectively drove ticket sales and attendee turnout. By consistently sharing high-quality, authentic content and actively engaging our community, we translated social media activity into measurable financial success and audience growth.