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Thirteen artists each made a work no longer than five minutes.[^4] The program mixed ensemble pieces, duets and solos.[^5]\n\nMarlo Martin leads the organization as founder and artistic director.[^6] eXit SPACE produces performances, workshops, festivals and events.[^7]\n\n## Where the money went\n\nLAUNCH is also a fundraiser for the artists who make the work. The artists donated their time for the performance.[^8] All proceeds from LAUNCH 2026 support the eXit SPACE artist programs.[^9] The studio's own listing says the same: LAUNCH proceeds go to its Artist Programs.[^10]\n\nTickets came in two prices. A standard ticket cost $35.[^11] Artists could get a $15 discount.[^12] Doors opened 30 minutes before each show.[^13] For sold-out shows, a limited number of door tickets could go on sale one hour before curtain.[^14] The studio sold tickets through the Square platform.[^15] Patrons checked in at will call under the last name on the purchase.[^16] A refund required a cancellation at least 48 hours before a performance.[^17] For a small company, those plain house rules keep a three-night run moving.\n\n## After the curtain\n\nThe run is over. Joseph Lambert of Jazzy Photo records the studio's shows.[^18] Videos and photos from past shows are sold as digital downloads.[^19]\n\nLAUNCH put new work from thirteen artists on one stage at the Erickson Theatre in one weekend, and its proceeds went back into the studio's programs for artists.[^20][^10]", "cited": "[{\"statement\":\"LAUNCH 2026 dance event ran October 23-25 2026 at Erickson Theatre.\",\"source\":\"seattledances.com\",\"instrument\":\"\",\"claim_key\":\"doc:page-html-127778:0\",\"url\":\"https://seattledances.com/2026/11/launch-2026/\"},{\"statement\":\"LAUNCH is eXit SPACE annual season kick-off event.\",\"source\":\"exitspacedance.com\",\"instrument\":\"\",\"claim_key\":\"doc:productions-php-html-25625:2\",\"url\":\"https://www.exitspacedance.com/productions.php\"},{\"statement\":\"The 2026-27 eXit SPACE season runs August 2026 through May 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