Price City Waives Auditorium Fee for Local Theater Troupe

City Council also hears positive audit results and approves other municipal initiatives.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Price City Council held its biweekly meeting on February 25, 2026, addressing several key items, including waiving auditorium fees for the Castle Country Acting Company, a local youth theater troupe, reviewing the city's positive 2025 fiscal audit, and approving various municipal projects and policies.

Why it matters

The council's decision to waive auditorium fees for the Castle Country Acting Company demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting local arts and culture, providing affordable access to performance spaces for community groups. The positive audit results also highlight Price City's sound financial management, which is crucial for maintaining public trust and funding future initiatives.

The details

The council heard a request from the Castle Country Acting Company to waive auditorium fees for their summer productions, as well as to clarify access and storage policies. The council approved the fee waiver and agreed to develop more concrete guidelines for the auditorium's use. The council also reviewed the city's 2025 fiscal audit, which found that Price City complied with all relevant laws and used accurate accounting procedures. Additionally, the council approved measures to issue an RFQ for stormwater mitigation projects, create a 'Military Veterans Enhanced Consideration in Hiring' policy, and update a power pooling agreement with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems.

  • The Price City Council held its biweekly meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The council's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

The players

Castle Country Acting Company

A youth-theater troupe seeking a fee waiver for use of the Price Civic Auditorium.

Caitlyn Iverson

The founder and director of the Castle Country Acting Company.

Larson & Company

The firm that presented the results of Price City's 2025 financial audit to the council.

Tina Urbanik

A member of the Price City Council who explained the council's intent to create a 'Military Veterans Enhanced Consideration in Hiring' policy.

Nick Tatton

The Price City Community Director who provided updates on a quiet title claim and a power pooling agreement.

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What they’re saying

“We have been grateful to use the Price City Auditorium, performing in that space, which elevates the experience for our students and strengthens the overall quality of our production for our community. Here tonight to request approval and clarification so that we can continue using the Price Civic Auditorium in a clear, fair, and sustainable way.”

— Caitlyn Iverson, Founder and Director, Castle Country Acting Company (castlecountryradio.com)

“The audit went great, your staff is great. Everything that we ask for. We get it almost immediately, which I am very appreciative of.”

— Larson & Company Representative (castlecountryradio.com)

What’s next

The council will develop more concrete guidelines for the use of the Price Civic Auditorium, including policies around storage and access, to ensure a fair and sustainable arrangement for all groups using the facility.

The takeaway

Price City's decision to waive auditorium fees for the Castle Country Acting Company demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting local arts and culture, while the positive audit results highlight the municipality's sound financial management practices, which are crucial for maintaining public trust and funding future initiatives.