in full force and effect. I acknowledge that I am over 18 and have read this entire agreement and understand its terms and provisions. Choreographer’s Signature: Print Name: Portion of choreography if applicable: APPENDIX VI: HOUSE MANAGER DUTIES The front-of-house operations are extremely important. The front of house manager is instrumental in the success of a show, as well as the patrons experience while in the the theater. Box office personnel and ushers have initial contact with a patron as they enter and leave the dance theater; with this in mind the house crew must be prepared, knowledgeable and polite while in direct contact with patrons. It is the duty of the house manager to make sure the ushers are well informed and courteous with patrons. Preparation of Ushers and Instruction Recruit ushers one to two weeks before the performance. Each show will require 4 ushers unless more are needed or requested all ushers providing them with instruction and confirmation of their attendance base with choreographer to receive special instruction, or to make sure there are none Email ushers the day before as a reminder Order of Duties House manager is to report to the theater no later then an hour and fifteen minutes before the start of show. in with Stage manager at booth and introduce yourself as “house manager” find out when there is to be late seating, or any other special Instructions you should know. Check in with box office and get a count of ticket sales Check with the box office periodically in order to know when floor seating will start. Box office opens an hour before show start
in full force and effect. I acknowledge that I am over 18 and have read this entire agreement and understand its terms and provisions. Choreographer’s Signature: Print Name: Portion of choreography if applicable: APPENDIX VI: HOUSE MANAGER DUTIES The front-of-house operations are extremely important. The front of house manager is instrumental in the success of a show, as well as the patrons experience while in the the theater. Box office personnel and ushers have initial contact with a patron as they enter and leave the dance theater; with this in mind the house crew must be prepared, knowledgeable and polite while in direct contact with patrons. It is the duty of the house manager to make sure the ushers are well informed and courteous with patrons. Preparation of Ushers and Instruction Recruit ushers one to two weeks before the performance. Each show will require 4 ushers unless more are needed or requested all ushers providing them with instruction and confirmation of their attendance base with choreographer to receive special instruction, or to make sure there are none Email ushers the day before as a reminder Order of Duties House manager is to report to the theater no later then an hour and fifteen minutes before the start of show. in with Stage manager at booth and introduce yourself as “house manager” find out when there is to be late seating, or any other special Instructions you should know. Check in with box office and get a count of ticket sales Check with the box office periodically in order to know when floor seating will start. Box office opens an hour before show start
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