Hey guys,
I book most of my shows in advance. I generally try to avoid doing pvts during these shows as it seems unfair to ask people to come along and then leave them hanging (especially if the private ends up being a long one).
My tip rate as been hugely variable over my last few shows. I had a great show yesterday, but another couple totally tanked. During these shows, I didn't get a lot of people in/didn't get a lot of tippers. Those who *did* come in were all requesting privates.
If the show had been quiet for a while, I would've been more open to doing private sessions, but as I'd only just started <15mins earlier, I wanted to try and wait for the room to warm up. I figured this was best, as no one would come in if I was away in a private and I'd end up with poor numbers. The room never picked up pace, and I kind of regretting saying no to those private shows... but it seems like a gamble since you never know how the show's going to go.
How open are you guys to allowing privates during shows that you've pre-booked? How do you decide when to do a private in a group show?
I book most of my shows in advance. I generally try to avoid doing pvts during these shows as it seems unfair to ask people to come along and then leave them hanging (especially if the private ends up being a long one).
My tip rate as been hugely variable over my last few shows. I had a great show yesterday, but another couple totally tanked. During these shows, I didn't get a lot of people in/didn't get a lot of tippers. Those who *did* come in were all requesting privates.
If the show had been quiet for a while, I would've been more open to doing private sessions, but as I'd only just started <15mins earlier, I wanted to try and wait for the room to warm up. I figured this was best, as no one would come in if I was away in a private and I'd end up with poor numbers. The room never picked up pace, and I kind of regretting saying no to those private shows... but it seems like a gamble since you never know how the show's going to go.
How open are you guys to allowing privates during shows that you've pre-booked? How do you decide when to do a private in a group show?