The year so far has been a lucky one for the Disabled Persons Action Organization.

Although not all of the funds have come in yet from the agency's summer concert series, Director Joseph L. Rich said DPAO will do better than last year's $37,748.

That's not to say, however, that the trend will continue. In fact, Mr. Rich said, he's fairly uncertain how next year's acts will pan out.

"The economy being the way it is now brings us to a crossroads in terms of how much do we expend on concerts," he said.

DPAO plans to continue the summer concert series and entertainment in the spring and fall, typically traveling Broadway shows.

The agency has been made aware of a few hurdles, such as cost, scheduling conflicts and the lack of an indoor facility capable of holding several thousand people, that could decide what types of acts DPAO brings to Watertown.

Mr. Rich said that for next year, he'd love to see another children's act, a popular country act and a classic rock concert, among other genres.

"If we did one of those, it may have to be moved outdoors," he said. "We're trying to do as much as we can indoors."

The reason, he said, is that outdoor shows, typically held at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, cost $20,000 to $25,000 more than indoor shows because of staging, loading equipment into and out of the location, rain insurance and cancellation insurance.

"We keep the shows going, and it's kept our head above water," Mr. Rich said. "Now, it's a question of not having a facility conducive to putting on concerts as well as major Broadway touring productions."

He said the agency doesn't want to lean toward bringing in more acts that are less popular because "you get what you pay for."

The agency has not yet signed any contracts for next year, Mr. Rich said.