On The Stage

31/07/2026

Every production, program, and season starts with a vision, but bringing those ideas to life often takes fundraising.

Join us for a free webinar where we'll share creative fundraising ideas that can help you engage your community, encourage participation, and support the work you do all year long.

Whether you're looking for your next great campaign or simply want a few fresh ideas to try, you'll leave with practical strategies you can start putting into action.

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

What's the most creative fundraiser you've ever seen? Tell us in the comments!

Learn practical campaign ideas, ways to inspire giving, and how technology can streamline your fundraising efforts.

29/07/2026

Producing Artistic Director at Playful Substance Bree O’Connor shares her experience with On The Stage. Check out their website for upcoming events and tickets!

28/07/2026

Turn each show into a full experience with add-ons your patrons will love.

Consider parking passes, special concessions, merch and more!

22/07/2026

Renewal season just got a lot easier. 🎭

Our new subscription renewals workflow saves your box office hours of manual work — and gives your loyal subscribers a simpler way to renew.

Create next year's subscriptions from existing packages, not from scratch. Set custom pre-sale windows for subscribers, automatically invite subscribers to renew, and automatically announce new subscriptions to non-subscribers. Faster creation + automated marketing = hours of time saved, and more renewals and new subscribers.

Less busywork for your team. More love for your subscribers.

Available now. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04qb3XX0

21/07/2026

Your website can do more than sell tickets.

Encourage patrons and community supporters who visit your website to donate to your organization by adding the OTS donation widget.

People want to help—you just have to show them how.

20/07/2026

Revenue goals feeling tight? Ticket prices aren't the only answer. 🎭

Watch our free on-demand webinar for 6 creative ways to grow revenue — from premium add-ons to sponsorships to putting your dark days to work.

Watch now: LINK IN FIRST COMMENT

17/07/2026

Your website is more than a place to sell tickets, it's often your organization's first impression. Before patrons attend a performance or event, they're already forming opinions based on their online experience.

The good news? You don't need a complete redesign to create a website patrons love. Here are eight simple ways to make a big impact:

🎨1. Make Your Brand Instantly Recognizable
A consistent look and feel builds trust and helps patrons feel confident they're in the right place.

🎭 2. Put Your Shows Front and Center
Make it easy for visitors to see what's playing and buy tickets without hunting for information.

📸 3. Use High-Quality Photos & Videos
Strong visuals create excitement and help audiences picture themselves at your event.

🧭 4. Keep Navigation Simple
The fewer clicks it takes to find tickets, the more likely patrons are to complete their purchase.

📱 5. Make It Mobile-Friendly
Many patrons discover and buy tickets on their phones, so every page should work beautifully on any device.

🤝 6. Build Trust Along the Way
Clear pricing, contact information, and an easy checkout help patrons buy with confidence.

❤️ 7. Tell Your Story
Share what makes your organization unique so visitors connect with your mission before they ever arrive.

✨ 8. Keep It Fresh
Regularly update your website with current events, images, and information to keep audiences engaged.

Now we'd love to hear from you:
What's one thing you've seen on a website that instantly made you think, "This organization has it together"... or, on the flip side, made you want to leave?

Share your thoughts in the comments!

15/07/2026

Joshua Steen at Corinth Theatre-Arts has been using OTS for years now and he recommends it to any and all performing arts programs.

How could OTS help your organization grow?

14/07/2026

Promo codes are a great way to encourage patrons to purchase or even return for a second performance. But keeping track of those codes and their usage can get away from you quickly if you’re not careful.

Before you create your next promo code, take some time to consider its purpose and how you would measure success. This will help you maintain clean data and simpler processes in the long run.

08/07/2026

When revenue goals aren't being met, the default solution is often to raise ticket prices, add more events, or try to increase attendance.
But some of the biggest revenue opportunities have nothing to do with selling more tickets.

Join us tomorrow, July 9, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET for 6 Creative Ways to Increase Revenue Beyond Ticket Sales and discover practical strategies for generating new revenue through premium experiences, sponsorships, community partnerships, existing assets, and more.

You'll leave with real examples, actionable ideas, and a simple framework you can start putting into practice right away. Can't make the live event? Sign up anyway and we'll send you the recording and a copy of the slides!

Discover New Revenue Opportunities Hiding in Plain Sight When revenue goals are not being met, many organizations focus on the same solutions: raise ticket prices, add more events, or try to increase attendance. But some of the biggest revenue opportunities have nothing to do with selling more ticke...