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A Brief History of Live Event Ticketing

A Brief History of Live Event Ticketing

If you're a theater buff, you know that getting your hands on the best tickets can be a real drama. But have you ever stopped to think about the history of event ticketing? Believe it or not, the process of securing a seat at a show has come a long

Etiquette for Performers: How to Win Friends and Influence Actors

Etiquette for Performers: How to Win Friends and Influence Actors

We all know that theater is an important part of the performing arts community, providing opportunities for amateur and professional performers to come together and create fun artistic productions. Patrons participate in the front stage entertainment, while actors and production crew work the back stage, and as venue owners, it’

Pros and Cons of Serving Alcohol at Your Community Theater

Pros and Cons of Serving Alcohol at Your Community Theater

As theater owners contemplate the decision to serve alcohol at their venue, they may find themselves torn between the allure of increased revenue and the potential risks associated with the social lubricant. On one hand, offering a wide and interesting selection of drinks to patrons can make your venue a

Why Community Theatre is Important

Why Community Theatre is Important

If you love the theatre I'm sure traveling to New York City to check out the latest Tony Award contender is everything. Alas, traveling to New York City from different parts of the country on a regular basis is not an option for many. The good news is local community

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Creating Loyal Patrons

What is it that keeps a patron coming back? Theatres, festivals, and concerts cannot guarantee that a customer’s experience will be the same every time, so how can we expect our audiences to stay loyal? How do we ensure they’ll keep buying tickets or donating to our cause?

Tips and Techniques for Attracting New Patrons

Attracting new patrons is imperative to the long life of a good project! This blog post is centered around growing your social media following and putting your show in front of fresh eyes. Prepare to plug your shows in front of new audiences.Before your production, let it be an

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A Brief Lesson on the History of Improv

Improv giants like The Second City, iO Improv Theatre, and The Annoyance are all continuations of a movement bigger than comedy shows and sketch alike. Instead, improvisation had a humble beginning in community service. Improv theatre has been around for centuries, with its roots in the Commedia dell'Arte of Italy.

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Improv meets Corporate

In the past, improvisation has been used to improve an actor’s ability to perform and improve written scripts in the heat of the moment with emotion or comedic timing. However, it’s also been proven that these skills can be taken off the stage and into the conference room.

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The Benefits of Improvising

Improv theatre can help people to feel more confident in themselves and their ability to think on their feet. Improvising can help you feel more confident in yourself and your abilities. When you're improvising, you're forced to think on your feet and come up with creative solutions to problems. This

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What is improv and why is it still around?

Improv theatre is a type of live theatre where the performers create scenes and characters spontaneously without any prior planning. It is often used as a form of comedy, but can also be used for other genres such as drama and romance. Improv theatre can be performed by anyone, regardless