K-12 Schools

K-12 schools play a vital role in promoting performing arts. Whether it's ticketing, marketing, or fundraising, Ludus has your school’s needs covered.
Sell tickets with ease
Stay in touch with
your patrons
Raise money from
your community
Payments and
registrations for
anything
How it works

Up and running in Minutes

Set up your event, create seating charts, and ticket prices. You are ready to start selling.
“It feels as though Ludus has been a part of rehearsals and has made sure opening night goes smoothly!”
Ken A. | Hermantown High School
Ticketing
Whether your venue is a traditional auditorium, a multipurpose room, or a flexible black box theatre, Ludus adapts to your needs.  

Increase sales with an intuitive purchase experience that allows your patrons to secure tickets in a few simple clicks. Our all-in-one platform ensures every detail of your event is covered.
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Marketing
Your theatre and event programs are unique, and Ludus ensures your ticketing system reflects that. Customize your event pages with your school's logo, colors, and messaging for a cohesive, professional look.
‍Your patrons will feel connected to your program from the moment they buy their tickets, creating a seamless experience that enhances your school’s reputation.
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Fundraising
Ludus makes fundraising effortless. You'll have the ability to offer patrons the option of a one-time or recurring donation during ticket purchases or set up campaigns for major projects like new microphones, costumes, or a field trip to New York.

‍You’ll raise more money with less effort, all while keeping everything organized in one place.
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Collections
Ludus lets you sell more than tickets. Use Add-Ons to offer items like "candy-grams," flowers, or programs during ticket purchases. Easily manage payments for festival registrations, field trip fees, merchandise, and more.
Boost your revenue while allowing patrons to purchase everything they need in one easy transaction.
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Benefits of using Ludus in Schools

Ludus has helped hundreds of k-12 schools. Here are some of the reasons why.
🤝  Real People, Ready to Help
No more waiting, no automated responses. Just real support from people who understand your unique needs and want to help your program thrive. Our live support team is available every day of the week, offering real, human assistance whenever you need it.
🙌  Built-In Volunteer Management
Volunteers are the backbone of school productions and events, and Ludus helps you manage them with ease. Create sign-ups for roles including ushers, concessions, or backstage crew, and track their schedules and hours. You can also log student Thespian or public service hours on the platform.
✍  Take Control of Your Seating Charts
With Ludus, creating a seating chart for your venue is a breeze. Design the layout yourself, or let our live support team handle it for you at no extra cost. Spend less time setting up and more time focusing on your show. You’ll have a professional, polished seating system tailored to your venue.
📊️ Permissions That Work for Your Team
Delegate responsibilities without compromising control, giving every member of your team the tools they need without overwhelming them with unnecessary features. A full admin has complete access to all features, while your box office staff might only need seller access to manage day-of ticketing.
💳 Payments You Can Trust
Ludus prioritizes patrons' privacy and security by partnering with a leading provider of secure, PCI-compliant payment services so that your patrons can be fully confident their information is secure. And no expensive hardware is needed.
🚀 A Partner That Grows With You
With Ludus, there are no contracts, no startup fees, no monthly payments, and no fees on cash, comp, or check purchases. You keep more of your revenue while partnering with a platform that evolves to meet your needs. Plus, we’re always listening to feedback from teachers and directors, adding features to make your life easier.

Explore and discover

Take a look at our core features and learn how Ludus can fit your needs:
Ticketing

The best way to sell tickets online and in person. Meet your patrons where they are with fast and flexible ticketing.

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Marketing

Stay in touch with your patrons through beautiful emails and targeted audiences.

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Collections

Go beyond ticketing. Start collecting payments and registrations for anything.

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Fundraising

Collect one-off and recurring donations, launch Fundraising pages, automate thank you's, & more.

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Passes

Turn your patrons into lifelong members with deeply customized memberships and passes.

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Classes

Collect student registrations seamlessly with our tailor-made class management system.

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Volunteer Management

Engage your community and save time through easy online volunteer sign ups and hour tracking.

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Streaming

Broadcast live streams, pre-recorded videos, and other linkable events all within one platform.

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Reporting

Use meaningful, real-time reports to understand sales and grow your organization.

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Retail

Simplify your in-person concession and merchandise sales, manage inventory, collect tips, log sales by group, and more.

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Don't just take our word for it

There's a reason 3,000+ organizations throughout the U.S. — including K-12, colleges, community/regional theaters, and performing arts centers — trust Ludus.
Ashley B.
Portage, MI
Portage Central Theatre

“My experience with Ludus has been top notch. My staff and I have found that it offers much more flexibility and ease of use in comparison to our previous program. Additionally, customer service is fast and friendly.”

Kate V.
Registrar/Office Manager
Mountain Top Music Center

“We had extensive demos from both Ludus and Vendini (now AudienceView), and were impressed with the flexibility and responsiveness of the Ludus system and their willingness to listen to and respond to our questions.”

Storm Z.
Department Chair/Choir Director
Capterra Review

“In terms of actual features that were game changers for our performing arts department: ability to create your own venue map, online reservations and payment, variable priced seating, ability to pass on credit card fees to patrons or to absorb them, dynamic social distancing options, ability to track sales and proceeds easily, fast/accurate payment, and a culture of continuous improvement."

Ken A.
Hermantown, MN
Hermantown High School

“It feels as though Ludus has been part of rehearsals and has made sure opening night goes smoothly. They operate the way every company should, by standing behind their product and supporting their customers.”

Amy J.
Teacher/Director
Capterra Review

“Exceptional. Customer service is always on top of things and extremely helpful. The team is always working to stay current with the needs of the times we are living in - for example, developing a way to socially distance seats as tickets sell. Overall, I have consistently been impressed with this product, team, and innovation. Not once have I ever thought twice about using Ludus.”

Megan S.
Director
Capterra Review

“AMAZING! The people who helped with all my questions were fabulous, it was SUPER easy to use and set up and sell tickets online. If it wasn't for Ludus, we wouldn't have had a drama season in the spring of '21 because we weren't allowed to sell tickets in person at our school. I would use them again in a heartbeat!”

Chris C.
Auditorium Manager
Capterra Review

“One of the main reasons we went with Ludus was customer support. I checked into the company and their reputation before we went with their package and I could not be happier. The Ludus support team is quick to answer questions and solve problems.”

Ken S.
Odessa, TX
Permian High School

“I know I've said this in the past, but I just have to say it again....Ludus is incredible. Thank you for creating such a user-friendly and professional-looking/operating system. I love it. It's a lot of fun to use!”

Kylie S.
Director
Capterra Review

“We are a small rural school district. We can't afford super expensive ticketing systems. Ludus's user experience is unmatched and provides top-notch services for the least amount of monetary investment possible.”

Kristin M.
Kalamazoo, MI
MCC Overbrook Theater

“I am so blown away at the customer service. That kind of support in addition to a free program is hard to come by! This has made a world of difference in making my life easier as the box office manager. So glad to have found you!”

Trent K.
Theatre Director
Capterra Review

“I have been blown away by the quality of the work. The customer service is out of this world. Most questions are answered within just a few minutes and all of my issues have been handled professionally and expediently.”

Josh H.
Teacher/Director
Capterra Review

“Ludus is an intuitive product that is easy to learn and implement. They are forward thinking and always finding new ways to improve, even in a global pandemic. On top of it all, their customer service is second to none. I would strongly recommend Ludus to any school or arts organization.”

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