Theatre department implements reserved seating in Black Box

Admission to Chadron State College theatre performances is now free to all interested in attending shows in either the Memorial Hall Auditorium or the Black Box Theatre, according to Scott Cavin, associate professor of visual and performing arts.

“The idea for free admission was developed and implemented very quickly,” he said. “It is based on of the desire to streamline the process of attending a CSC Theatre production.”

Previously, performances were only free to CSC students, faculty and staff. Off-campus patrons interested in attending performances had to purchase tickets either the night of or in advance by contacting the Box Office.

Additionally, the CSC Theatre program developed a reservation system for Black Box Theatre seating.

The Black Box Theatre, located on the second floor of Memorial Hall, has limited seating between 60 and 90 seats. This reservation system will give patrons the opportunity to reserve a seat in the Black Box, as well as choose where they will sit for the performance.

In the past, patrons would have to show up early to ensure they would get the seat they wanted. Now, those attending can instead stake their claim on their seat in advance.

To reserve tickets online, visit www.csc.edu/vpa/theatre/ and click on the “Reserve Seats” button next to the production you are reserving tickets. Then, fill out the form and select the seats desired.

This system is for all patrons interested in reserving seats before the show.

“By reserving seats, we hope to accommodate the most people without turning away audience members on the night of the performance,” Cavin said.

Prior to the show, tickets will still be available for purchase at the Box Office on a first come, first serve basis.

The next show this season is “Criminals in Love.” This show is for mature audiences, and will run Nov. 15-18 in the Black Box Theatre.