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Good Afternoon All,
In 2005 The Pink Palace Museum, the flagship of the Pink Palace Family of
Museums www.memphismuseums.org will open its renovated theater (it hasn't
been named yet). This 180 seat theater will be used for: live theater,
science demonstrations, lectures, seminars, films, and rental
opportunities.  As we "ramp up" on this project, I have a few questions to
ask those of you with experience in such types of programming.  Would you
please be so kind to share them with me (and the list)by return e-mail:
1. Name of Institution
2. Your Name
3. Types of Museum Theater Programs offered?
4. Which program is the most popular?
5. Which program is the least popular?
6. Separate tickets from general admission ? Are the ticket prices on your
website?
7. Average annual attendance for Theater Programs?
8. Average annual expenses associated with Theater Programs?
9. Average annual revenue associated with Theater Programs?
10. Big lessons to take into account?
11. What works best?
12. What works least?
13. Other advice?
Many thanks for your time, thoughts, and comments....And have a happy
Thanksgiving!
Wesley S. Creel
Administrator of Programs
Pink Palace Family of Museums
3050 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111-3399
USA
office telephone 901.320.6370
office fax 901.320.6391
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website  www.memphismuseums.org

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