An Observation of Auditorium Management, under Gordon D. Smith, Manager, Miller Auditorium, Western Michigan University
Abstract
I began my SIP on March 31, 1975. For the next nine
weeks I spent from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at Miller Auditorium. My final week, the week of June 2,
I spent gathering final data and in summarizing my journal.
My time was spent with the administrative staff,
observing and asking questions as they arose. In addition
to observing, I had the opportunity to work on contracts,
bookkeeping and budgeting, as well as working in the box
office which proved an excellent method of learning the
procedures there.
I attended many of the programs held at Miller during
my SIP, this provided me with the opportunity to observe
pre-show ticket sales, stage direction and house managing.
I also spent considerable time reading materials
available at Miller Auditorium.. This provided me with
a background in the research materials used by managers.
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