Theatres

Modern tools for theatres rooted in tradition

Designed for community stages, professional houses, and everything in between. Whether you're running a volunteer-led nonprofit, juggling a small team, or relying on board support to keep the doors open, Ludus helps you sell tickets, raise funds, manage volunteers, and run a smoother front-of-house.

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Curtain Call Inc.

Stamford, Connecticut

Who we serve

Community Theatres

Volunteer-run, nonprofit stages powered by heart and hustle—Ludus brings professional-grade tools without complexity.

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Regional Theatres

Grant-supported companies with dedicated staff and complex needs, including donor management, reporting, and growth.

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Professional Companies

Equity houses and mid-sized theatres seeking efficiency, polish, and a patron-first experience.

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Ready when you are

Whether you're switching mid-season or planning months out, Ludus adapts to your timeline. Import past data, set up your first show, and launch when it works for you.

Built for community and regional theatres

Ticketing
  • Reserved seating, general admission, season packages, flex passes, mobile and print-at-home tickets, waitlists, and more.
Collections
  • Set up forms and payments for things like rentals, workshops, festival fees, program ads, and merchandise preorders.
Volunteer Management
  • Create shift signups for ushers, concessions, box office, or crew.
  • Track hours for grant documentation or reporting.
  • Export logs or rosters as needed.
Fundraising
  • Enable donations during checkout.
  • Run dedicated campaigns with donor levels, goals, and corporate matching.
  • Support recurring and one-time giving.
  • Includes SYBUNT and LYBUNT reports (for tracking lapsed and past-year donors).
Memberships and Passes
  • Offer discounted or early access tickets for members, donors, or season subscribers.
  • Manage renewals and benefit tracking.
Marketing Tools
  • Send branded emails and updates.
  • Segment by donor history, show attendance, or patron tags.
  • Track opens, clicks, and engagement stats.
CRM and Reporting
  • Detailed patron and donor history.
  • Exports for board reports, budgeting, and grant applications.
  • Custom date ranges, formats, and segmentation.
Classes & Camps
  • Accept registrations for workshops, youth programs, or camps.
  • Collect payments and required documents.
Retail
  • Sell concessions or merchandise in person.
  • Track inventory and accept card, cash, or check.
Branded Experience
  • Customize your public ticketing pages with your brand colors, logo, and messaging.
  • Embed directly into your existing website for seamless patron experience.
Security and Compliance
  • PCI compliant through third-party audit.
  • All patron and payment data encrypted.
  • Additional documentation available upon request.
Data Transfer & Onboarding Support
  • We’ll help you bring over past purchase history, donor lists, patron data, and more.
  • Live onboarding support ensures a smooth transition for your team.
Live Support
  • Real humans, ready to help—seven days a week, including show nights. From opening curtain to final bows, we’re just a message away.
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Ready to simplify your front-of-house?

Explore how Ludus can streamline ticketing, donations, reporting, and more for your theatre.

Hear from real theatres

Rich G.
Washington Street Players

"We did an emergency switch to Ludus in the middle of our run... I was totally blown away at how easy it was to get set up and running with Ludus."

Carolyn V.
Hough Theatre

"By the way, I just switched to you guys from Ticket Spice, which we have used for years, and I am so much happier with your program. It is so much more user friendly."

Tiffany E.
Boise Bard Players

"The first thing that reeled us in was how low the fees were... We've been impressed again and again with the customer service and willingness to implement new ideas."

Chris H.
Wagnalls Community Theatre

"All the added features that I didn't even think of using!"

Organizations we’ve proudly supported

Ludus partners with state and regional arts education organizations across the country, supporting thousands of student performers each year.

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California Thespians logo
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American Choral Directors Association logo
Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech and Dramatic Arts Association logo
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California Educational Theatre Association logo
Texas Educational Theatre Association logo
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Arizona Thespians logo
Michigan School Vocal Music Association logo
CTAM logo
Louisiana Thespians logo
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Arcata logo
Saginaw Choral Society logo
Legacy logo
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Western Michigan University logo
Jenison Center for the Arts logo
Bonita Center for the Arts logo
Center Stage Theatre logo
Cherokee Historical Association logo
El Dorado Musical Theatre logo
Field Arts & Events Hall logo
Georgetown Palace Theatre logo
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre logo
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre logo
Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts logo
Limelight Theatre logo
Mother Lode Theatre logo
Musical Mayhem Productions logo
The Palace Theatre logo
Players Circle Theater logo
Quincy Community Theatre logo
Starlight Theatre logo
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck logo
Theatre Lawrence logo
Theatre Raleigh logo
Vero Beach Theatre Guild logo
West Valley Arts logo
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Designed for what you do best

Ludus isn’t a general-use platform squeezed into the arts. It was created from day one for performing arts organizations. Every feature reflects how theatres actually work—from volunteer-powered playhouses to professional box offices. Whether you’re selling out a mainstage or hosting a one-night reading, Ludus gives you the confidence and clarity to run your operations smoothly.

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