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Christian DiMartino, Features

VIP experience offers luxury to theater patrons

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By Christian DiMartino

Typically, when a patron goes to see a play, he or she pays for the ticket, walks in, finds a seat, sits back, relaxes, and enjoys the show. The experience remains the same at FC’s theatre, but there is another option: a VIP ticket.

When a theater-goer pays for a VIP ticket, “you get treated so well, you wanna come back for more, and should, ” said FC Star Booster President Cyndy Mazer. The Star Boosters volunteer time to support the theater department and theater director Robbie Steiner in the productions. The board is comprised of parents of the theater students.

For only six additional dollars, the audience member is guaranteed a seat in the first four rows. Then, at intermission, VIP patrons are admitted into the lounge, which is decorated for the theme of whatever the current play is, where they have appetizers, refreshments, and desserts. There are around 125 spots, and according to Steiner, they typically sell out.

A lot of preparation and planning goes into the VIP experience.

“There is a team of ladies with a chairperson [Mazer] that organize the food and drinks for the VIP lounge. We try to make it special for the theatre goers by having fancy hors d’oeuvers and a more inviting atmosphere,” said Star Booster member Sharon Barreras. She has been decorating the VIP room for the past five years. “I’ve been an interior designer for 30 years, so it’s a really wonderful creative outlet to hopefully inspire those that come to the theatre productions,” said Barreras.

“They work during intermission to make sure that our guests are comfortable and having a good time,” said Mazer.

Parent volunteer time is instrumental to make the VIP room happen.

“We have a huge number of expenses, so it’s [the work of the volunteers] very helpful to help offset our expenses,” Steiner said.

Steiner and the volunteers strive to make the experience like no other high school play.

“Without all of the contributions and the many people that support the theatre department year after year, we wouldn’t be able to make it as amazing as it is. Robbie Steiner has done a tremendous job working with all of the parents in his first production. Hats off to Mr. Steiner,” Barreras said.

Patrons planning to see this weekend’s play “The Music Man” could buy a VIP ticket for one the following performances: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

“Everybody should be a VIP at least once, because it’s a good time,” said Mazer.

Lexi Burch, Uncategorized

Theater director prepares for fall show

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By Lexi Burch

As theater director Robbie Steiner wraps up his first play, “Miracle Worker,” he is not wasting any time with firing out a second show, “Music Man.”

Theater director Robbie Steiner

“[On choosing ‘Music Man’] I wanted to choose a family musical that would involve lots of high school, middle school, and elementary students,” said Steiner. “It has been a long time since we have done ‘Music Man’ and I thought the community would enjoy seeing this old classic revived.”

Steiner said he is very excited for this show, mostly to watch the growth of his cast.

“The most thrilling thing about being a teacher for me is watching my students develop their talents and discover what they can do together,” said Steiner.

Another person who is excited for this show is sophomore Bonnie Hopkins.

“I am excited for everything,” said Hopkins. “Putting a show together is very stressful but it is the kind of stress that only makes you want to better.”

Theater may seem like all fun and play, but Steiner said the cast is working very hard to make this show great.

“The cast is currently attending lost of rehearsals and working hard to memorize lines, choreography, blocking, and to develop their characters,” he said.

Hopkins, being a part of the cast, said Steiner is putting them to the test. They are all working hard everyday.

“Because the show is a musical, I am working on my harmonies in the music because when I see professional show it’s one of the things I notice the most,” said Hopkins.

“Music Man” is a show in progress and will be coming to FC’s stage during the first two weekends in November.

“Reservations can be made by calling our box office at 812-542-2284,” said Steiner. “Ticket prices are $12 for adults $10 for senior citizens, and $6 for students.”