This edition of Green Means Go looks at the sometimes tumultuous day-to-day operations at performing arts theaters. The common thread that runs through these examples of transitional triumvirates and reversals of fortune is a focus on theater ticket sales. Leaderless Labyrinth The Labyrinth Theater Company in New York made a name for itself by delivering ground-breaking, ensemble-driven…
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Are ticket fees in Maryland nevermore? The high court of appeals in Annapolis, Maryland has ruled on a landmark case. The ruling does not bode well for venues and events charging per-ticket fees. More importantly, the ruling may result in court ordered refunds to be issued to ticket buyers. Fee Free Friday has the very latest information.…
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For ships at sea, a bad storm can be very dangerous. It is at such times they have to find shelter in any port, even one that they would not normally have entered. For nonprofit theaters, the Scottish proverb “Any port in a storm will do” aptly describes the search for an affordable venue. This edition of ‘Green…
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By now, I’m sure that as a venue owner, you’ve heard that you should be on Facebook. What does it really mean to be on Facebook, and why is it important? Facebook’s Evolution with Businesses First, a little history on Facebook and its evolution over the last few years. Facebook was initially open only to…
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It recently came to our attention that a couple of the ThunderTix venues were sharing new ideas on how they used the software. The realization that many of you could learn from each other prompted us to add an new community forum to the site. We have started the forum with many questions that our users have…
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