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Finding Theatre and Getting Tickets

Chapter 11

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+5 WAYS THEATRE INFORMS

AUDIENCES

Direct Mail Most Effective Mailing lists from other Arts organizations

Print Ads and Announcements Comparatively inexpensive Marquees Newspapers

Calendar of Events

Radio and Television ads and Announcements Buy Ad space Most local radio stations will do personal interviews Buy commercial spots Televised community calendars

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+ Telemarketing Illegal in many states.

Internet Most common source of information Common Theatre Sites:

1. Theatre District International

a. www.broadway.com

2. American Theatre Web

a) www.americantheaterweb.com

3. Theatre Central

a) www.playbill.com

4. Theatremania

a) www.theatremania.com

5. Dallas/Fort Worth and outer areas

a) http://dfwonstage.com/

Cellular Devices iPhone

twitter iPad

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+ Ticket Tips Single Tickets

Season Tickets

Group Tickets

Student Rush Tickets

Ticket Sites Anytimetickets.com Ticketmaster.com Telecharge.com BroadwayBox.com

A ticket is a legally binding contract with the management of the theatre.

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End of Chapter 11