ABSTRACT
One organization that can be helpful, the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM), which used to be called the International Association of Auditorium Managers, provides a number of annual guides to venues. It provides probably the most complete listing of stadiums, auditoriums, arenas, and theatres, but these listings are designed primarily to provide hall and facility contacts for ticket sales, catering, and building services. While lacking detailed technical data, they do give hall type, fl oor or stage size, seating capacity, and other general details, as well as names and telephone contacts at the venues. In truth, almost all venues now post
plans, facility technical data, and contact information online. If you know the name of the facility, with a little effort you can get a head start on gathering information, but the annual directory makes easy comparisons possible.
