Grow your audience, sell more tickets, and keep them coming back on autopilot.
Running a local theater or hosting events across the season? You don’t need more emails, just smarter ones. A simple drip campaign can quietly do the heavy lifting for you: build anticipation, remind people to buy tickets, and fill your seats night after night.
Instead of blasting one email before opening night, let a set-it-and-forget-it series do the work while you focus on your show.
Why Drip Campaigns Work
Sample Drip Sequence – “Little Shop of Horrors” at Riverside Theater
Upload your full event calendar once, and use it all season long.
10 Days Before Opening
Subject: The Show’s About to Begin – Grab Your Seats for Little Shop of Horrors
Body: Share a short show summary, ticket link, and the full list of dates. Let readers plan ahead.
1 Day Before Opening
Subject: Little Shop of Horrors Opens Tomorrow – It’s Not Too Late to Book
Body: Add urgency. Include a rehearsal photo or sneak peek clip. Remind them of future showtimes.
3 Days After Opening
Subject: See Why Everyone’s Talking About Little Shop of Horrors
Body: Share a review, audience reaction, or cast spotlight. Offer remaining show dates to keep the buzz alive.
Bonus Tip: Segment your email list
Send one version to frequent theatergoers and another to first-timers or lapsed attendees. Personalized emails lead to higher ticket sales.
The Right Tool: Flodesk
We recommend Flodesk — a beautifully simple email platform built for creative small businesses. No tech skills required.
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Need Help Setting It Up?
We’ve got you. From writing the emails to building the automations, we can do it all — or show you how to do it yourself.
Contact:
stacy@verobeachmarketing.com
772-233-6869
Let’s pack your season — one smart email at a time.
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