Other than volunteers, our most prized possession is The Playhouse.
The Lancaster Players provides “cabaret” seating for the three adult productions each year. This casual seating arrangement enables serving a complimentary cheese, fruit & crackers’ plates “family style” at each of the sixteen tables. Indeed, the social hour begins an hour before curtain and most guests enjoy this time of socializing with friends or others who might be sharing their table.
Originally a fire station, this intimate little theater has been undergoing renovations and upgrades under the direction of and included much labor from Ben Estes since late 2007.
The kitchen is the focus for 2012, with new sinks, tile flooring, stainless steel prep table, gas stove with vent hood, cabinets and a tankless water heater. A new icemaker for the bar is on the horizon.
Recently, a second women’s restroom was added, which might have received the most applause during the year. The box office area at the entrance was remodeled with donated drapes, artwork and an antique table. Our guests also enjoy new solid wood tables that compliment the new chairs purchased in late 2010. And, behind the scenes, stage lighting was upgraded, a new soundboard was installed and the prop room has been remodeled for better access to and use of paint, props and carpentry jobs.
These continuing investments in The Playhouse are possible because of the generous donations of money, time and materials from many friends of Community Theater.
