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Hey marketing folks:

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Do you have a written policy on how and when you allow young children in the theater?  If so, can you send it my way?  We’re revising ours and wondering what others are doing.

 

Thanks!

 

Jodi Beznoska

VP, Communications

Walton Arts Center

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    Here is our policy:

    Children: Children are welcome at most Center events, but every patron must have a ticket, regardless of age. As a courtesy to other patrons and the performers, please bear in mind that it is not appropriate for small children to attend symphony, ballet and other performances where silence is a prerequisite for full enjoyment of the artistic experience. Babies in arms are not permitted in all cases.

    We have this on our website, in our programs, as a recorded message during the hold time on our ACD phone system, and the last line is printed on the backs of our tickets.  If we run into a show, which has been rare, that wants us to restrict the age of attendees then we include that information on any show specific material. 

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  • $organization

    Here is our policy:

    Children: Children are welcome at most Center events, but every patron must have a ticket, regardless of age. As a courtesy to other patrons and the performers, please bear in mind that it is not appropriate for small children to attend symphony, ballet and other performances where silence is a prerequisite for full enjoyment of the artistic experience. Babies in arms are not permitted in all cases.

    We have this on our website, in our programs, as a recorded message during the hold time on our ACD phone system, and the last line is printed on the backs of our tickets.  If we run into a show, which has been rare, that wants us to restrict the age of attendees then we include that information on any show specific material. 

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  • $organization in reply to Kay Burnham (Past Member)
    Since we *don't* do a lot of shows that are specifically suitable for young kids, here's our policy:
     

    Can I bring my kids?

    Seattle Repertory Theatre generally recommends our performances for ages 12 and older. There may be some shows that are appropriate for children ages 6-12. Seattle Rep does not allow babes in arms or children under five. For specific information of the suitability of a performance, please call the Box Office at 206-443-2222 or visit our individual show pages.

    When people call in to the box office to ask about specific shows, we give them a run-down of anything in the show that might be either offensive/inappropriate for kids, or just over their heads.

    We also have specific age recommendations for all of our plays online, in our brochure, and in all printed materials.  Here, for example, is our recommendation for Glengarry Glen Ross (which has *lots* of material that would be unsuitable for kids) - Recommended for ages 17 and above for heavy profanity, brief sexual discussion, use of racial epithets - as opposed to The 39 Steps (which has no profanity, no nudity, no sexual innuendo really, no offensive content at all)  - Recommended for ages 8 and above.

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    From: Tessitura Marketing Forum [mailto:forums-marketing@tessituranetwork.com] On Behalf Of Kay Burnham
    Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:07 PM
    To: Christy Carlson
    Subject: Re: [Tessitura Marketing Forum] Kids in the hall

    Here is our policy:

    Children: Children are welcome at most Center events, but every patron must have a ticket, regardless of age. As a courtesy to other patrons and the performers, please bear in mind that it is not appropriate for small children to attend symphony, ballet and other performances where silence is a prerequisite for full enjoyment of the artistic experience. Babies in arms are not permitted in all cases.

    We have this on our website, in our programs, as a recorded message during the hold time on our ACD phone system, and the last line is printed on the backs of our tickets.  If we run into a show, which has been rare, that wants us to restrict the age of attendees then we include that information on any show specific material. 

    From: Jodi Beznoska <bounce-jodibeznoska8130@tessituranetwork.com>
    Sent: 12/7/2009 11:51:48 AM

    Hey marketing folks:

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    Do you have a written policy on how and when you allow young children in the theater?  If so, can you send it my way?  We’re revising ours and wondering what others are doing.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Jodi Beznoska

    VP, Communications

    Walton Arts Center




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