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Hey Mark, At 24th Street Theatre we do our own ticketing. We used ticket agencies for the first few productions, but found they were not reliable. Even worse, the ones here in L.A. are usually staffed by extremely rude folks who scare your audience off. (I know I sometimes blow off shows when I start to call for tickets and see one of those ticket agency numbers, and other people have told me the same.) Plus with your own people tallking to audiences they can give directions, tell about upcoming shows, make restaurant suggestions, and impart the feel and style of your theatre like no angency can. Sometimes we call audience members back, but usually that "consider your reservation confirmed unless you hear from us..." works. But for Gang shows with large houses, you'll have to monitor your numbers so that you don't get way overbooked and face a hostile crowd at the door. Credit cards, definitely! Take them! So, many people use debit cards these days for everything. We take 'em over the phone or at the door. Hope this helps. Jay McAdams 24th Street Theatre ---------- From: ActorsGng1@aol.com To: rat-list@whirl-i-gig.com Subject: Re: RAT In-House Ticketing (not an aesthetic thread) Date: Thu, Dec 23, 1999, 1:50 PM Hey everyone, |