
CASE STUDY
Arcadia Performing Arts Center strengthens revenue stream with online ticket, merchandise and concession sales

An integrated buying process with ticket widgets
The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) is currently ranked in the top 1% of best school districts in America. The district holds 11 schools with approximately 9,500 students. While they may be the best around, their performing arts center was far behind. Acadia Performing Arts Center creates a professional learning environment for students interested in the arts. A high quality program with low quality ticketing.
Challenge
- No online registration for ticket sales
- Offering a customized shopping experience
- Selling merchandise and concessions
- Online registration for students (due to COVID-19)
Solution
Using a complete event management software; ticket widgets, custom order questions, school registration, and concession sales, via Purplepass
With Purplepass, AUSD is no longer limited to their box office. Now, they can also sell tickets online, cutting box office lines in half the day-of their events. AUSD guests can purchase everything they need directly from their website without being directed to a third party. By using Purplepass’ ticket widget integration, the buying process is streamlined, simple and branded all on their website.
Results
- Ticket and concession sales are available 100% online (spike in revenue and attendance)
- Branded checkout experience with questionnaires for further insights
- Support for student registration online due to pandemic (COVID-19)