Author: Beck, Kirsten

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Abstract:

CONTENTS
Introduction.

1. Why be concerned:

Providing an auditable system.
Protecting the theatre's income.
Meeting legal requirements.
Meeting funding source requirements.

2. Elements of box office:

An audible system.
Tickets.
Space: what kind?
Security.
Supplies and equipment.
Staff.

3. Taking reservations:

Before you ever take a reservation.
Telephone reservation line.
The reservation book.
How to use the reservation form.
Advance sales and telephone reservations.
Overbooking and waiting lists.
Answering machines.
Answering and reservation services.
Ticket central: advance sales box office.

4. Curtain sales:

Setting up for curtain sales.
The actual sale: an example.
The waiting list.

5. Advance sales:

Window advance.
Mail order advance.
Recording advance sales.
How to use: Window Advance form.
How to use: Advance Sales form.

6. Closing the box office:

General procedure for closing box office.
Closing without advance sales.
How to use:
     Box office statement:
          No advance sales.
          Closing with advance sales.
How to use:
     Box office statement: Current and advance sales.
How to use:
     Daily cash statement.
How to use:
     Box office fund/Deposit settlement.
End of run summary.

In conclusion.
Appendix:
     Checklists -- Some policies to be set before operating a box office.
     Box office and front of house preparations.
     House Manager's checklist.
     Box office responsibilities on performance evenings.
Index.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Financial Management