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Author Topic: Late-comers Chad Calpito Film Handler Posts: 23 From: San Diego, CA, USA Registered: Jan 2003 posted 02-17-2003 01:01 PM                     The company policy of the theater that I work at is that no tickets are sold after 20 minutes of the original start time. No exceptions. This makes perfect sense. It is because of the ticketing program and because once the movie starts, people don't want to deal with situations that was explained in this topic.  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 02-19-2003 05:53 AM                        As others have noted, the design of the auditorium is a big issue. If latecomers can be seated without disrupting those who did turn up on time then no problem. But if they cannot, then it becomes an issue of whether you turn away the latecomer or risk turning away those who have already paid. Personally I would side with the latter, and not admit latecomers in cases when doing so is likely to cause disruption. Another solution might be to reserve a few 'house seats' until the start of the feature (e.g. in the front row) which can be reached with minimal disruption, and to seat latecomers there.  |  IP: Logged

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