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
ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
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Edition:
URL:
SBN/ISSN: 0-933750-01-3 (pbk)
Pages: 71
Resources:
PUBLISHER INFORMATION
Name: Off Broadway Alliance
Website URL: http://offbroadwayalliance.com