The Multiple Benefits of a Theatre Management System

TMS (Theatre Management System) is an effective tool which enables a theatre manager to manage various functions from a remote location. TMS is a user-friendly programme which is designed to be used by theatre technicians and operators who work remotely to access theatre systems and functions such as ticketing, auditing, payment, reservations and production. With the help of TMS a theatre operator or technician can log on to a secure theatre management system site, download the software, install it and run it on their own computers. They need not be at the theatre for maintenance or other purposes and can work remotely twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The theatre management system consists of a central server, multiple client computers and theatre display terminals connected to a TMS network. Each of the machines has one or more TMS slots and can display theatre displays with the help of a computer monitor. A wide range of video and audio-visual equipment is also available in the TMS store to cater to the needs of the clients. In the TMS control room a broad band scanner and fax machine are available to make the work of the theatre operators faster and more convenient.

TMS (Theatre Management System) gives the operator the opportunity to view the theatre screens at their own convenience, while saving money and time. It can also be used for pre-show planning as well as post-show tasks like answering telephone calls, booking tickets, and scheduling performers. The theatre display terminals of the TMS system can be networked together and used for theatre advertising as well. This means that a single theatre screen can be linked to multiple screens of different cinemas and theatres in a single theatre management system. Thus one theatre owner can advertise his multiple theatres simultaneously.

To ensure that the TMS is in full communication with all the machines and departments of the theatre, a series of commands and messages are sent and received by a central control station. From this central control station, theatre owners can control and view each department's functions separately. The command entry/exit points to all departments can be programmed using a special LCD keypad. The LCD keypad can be used to program special event dates and times, pay per view events, or special movie nights. Thus the best theatre management system in a large cinema can be customized to suit the needs of the theatre owners and its various departments.

TMS provides for integrated operations with respect to the different units of the theatre system, thus enabling it to coordinate with other theatre management systems. It can be used in conjunction with theatre automation software which allows the display and image of multiple screens in a single graphic user interface. Video and audio visual equipment can also be networked through the use of IP network. Thus, the exhibitor will have the option of selecting the features of the theatre management system according to the requirements of his exhibition.

For cinema operators who want to ensure that their facilities are fully automated, there is TMS plus. With TMS plus the operator will have the option of scheduling events and display of graphic displays. This facility is ideal for cinema operators who need to manage multiple venues. This can be extended to theatre groups if they have multiple screens as well. The theatre systems can be networked with other theatres in the same locality, thus allowing all the cinemas to display the same content on their screens. Thus the benefits of a centrally managed theatre system will be compounded to the increase of revenues and profits of the exhibitors and owners.