Simple logistics

Written by Dan

Lots of media exposure + community support + excited film-goers + small theater + opening night = trouble(?).

whitty says:

I smell a stampede! YeeHA!

Really, maybe you should open on a Tuesday so real go-getters can come in over the week. Then have a "Gand Opening" on the weekend for people who aren't cool.

I personally think you should have a special preview night for all us faithful readers. Or just me. Whatever.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 10:00 am

einahpets says:

Just as long as it's not April 15th-16th...

I called those day first.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 10:24 am

justin says:

Just sell tickets in advance for opening night! Or, don't call it "opening night," call it "opening week, month, year, decade, etc."

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 10:30 am

Dave says:

why not just cram in a few more shows, and get some live music so people will hang out while they wait?

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 10:52 am

John says:

I can't think of a better problem to have.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 10:54 am

Dave Adams says:

You could try a soft opening like some retail stores do where the schedule a grand opening but open like a week ahead without notice to get everything running smoothly.

And as for opening night, I think you will be jammed, but you could do a lottery for the tickets, perhaps. And have some kind of entertainment available for those who can't get tickets: Mark Bilyeu puts on a good crowd-friendly one-man guitar show. There's an empty building across the street that I've heard of Jonathan Bentley playing at recently if you needed overflow space.

Have you decided on a date you are aiming for to open?

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 11:14 am

Dave Adams says:

@I should read the other comments before I post.@

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 11:15 am

Al says:

Advance tiks and soft open both seem like fine ideas. One thing I'd do is not skimp on anything...first impressions.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 11:53 am

Evan Erwin says:

Yah, I've lavish it out. Make sure all sales are online (basically meaning RSVP). Dress to the nines and I would have some special decorations in place (obviously).

Sounds like a hella fun party too :)

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 12:00 pm

WhimsyChick says:

Anyone from out of state should get priorty when deciding who gets tickets. None of this "first come, first served" crap. :)

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 1:08 pm

Tawny says:

I know you've got a lot of work ahead of you to get this ready to go, but have you given a guestimate on an opening date? Also, any incling on ticket prices?
I'm voting for a dress up party on opening evening with advanced ticket sales! Can't wait!

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 2:42 pm

Chuck says:

I agree with Kerrie. We need priority from Michigan here.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 4:43 pm

J.R. says:

The opening will be crazy.

Dan, please contact me, I want to proposition you. 417-926-2237

Hee, hee, hee.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 6:02 pm

Fyse says:

you forgot...

+ crazy and obsessed bloggers from far and wide

Not that I'll be there, obviously. Someone flying from the UK would certainly be a little worrying.

¤ Posted on January 28, 2005 @ 6:21 pm

Laurie says:

Ya know Whitty is onto something here. Have a practice-run for friends and family. Lots of businesses do that to catch any potential "Oh SHIT" moments. Family and friends understand. Joe Blow will wanna sue.

In closing, if I told you there was porn in my url, would ya click it?

Chicken...

¤ Posted on January 30, 2005 @ 3:45 pm

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