It’s great fun to work in theater, but it’s even more fun to get paid
for it. So, the box office, even if it’s just a friend standing at the
door, should have a list of all of the actors, directors, and writers.
Have the box office ask attendees who they are there to see.
Participants will then get paid half of the total admission price for all of the
audience members they attracted.
Tips for Organizers, Writers, Directors, and Actors
The short time frame format requires that everyone involved work
quickly. For actors, it’s an excellent tool to sharpen improvisation and
memorization skills. For directors, it is a good way to learn the value of
keeping things simple and letting go of some control. For writers, it
helps hone dialogue skills.
Once you get used to organizing the events, play around with ideas. Do
theme shows near the holidays. Or have writers work various words
(picked form a hat) into the show. List these words in the program to create
audience involvement. The possibilities are endless, the work is fun,
and the time investment minimal for a great return. It’s real theater
thrills packed into a weekend.