The fundamental principles of Balaban & Katz theatre management (1926)

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THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF Table of Qontents To the Manager I The Manager and Management 3 Section Titles: 1. Selection of the Personnel: By the Manager 14 By the Manager with the Approval of the Supervisor of Theatre Management 14 By the Executive Staff 14 2. General Requirements for Employees 15 3. Specific Requirements for Employees: Footmen * 17 Sidewalk or Outside Doormen . . 18 Cashiers 18 Doormen and Ticket Takers 18 Lobby Men 19 Ushers 19 Service Boys and Messengers 20 Maids 20 Porters 20 4. Conduct of Employees : Ushers . . * . . . 22 Footmen, Doormen and Ticket Takers 23 Cashiers 24 Employees from Labor Organisations 25 Kinobooth Operators 25 Janitor Service 26 Policemen 26 Firemen 27 Stage Production Personnel 28 5. Control of Employees: Progress of Employees 29 Discharging of Employees 29 Employees Meetings 30 Gifts from Employees 32 Accidents to Employees 32 Emergencies 33 Fire Drills 33 Disturbances 35 Duties of Ushers in Emergencies 35 Points to be Remembered in Emergencies ........ 36 B A L A B AN fe? KATZ THEATRE MANAGEMENT