2008 Woodie Awards
More Beast Than Beauty
By Sami Parman
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: Premiere
Originally published: 4/10/08 at 4:24 PM CSTLast update: 4/10/08 at 7:09 PM CST
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The opening night performance for "Beauty and the Beast, the Musical" was a memorable night for some for different reasons.
Interns operating the box office were shaking down free admission students for donations.
When Ranger editor Joyce Flores and a female friend arrived at the theater, they approached the box office where students were supposed to get their tickets.
The two women at the table asked for their IDs, but before she gave them tickets she pointed to a basket and said they were asking for donations. A sign next to the basket said a $5 donation was suggested.
"When my friend said she didn't have cash, the lady looked hesitant to give her the ticket. After I said I had cash, the lady gave us the tickets. I tried to hand the money to the lady, but she wouldn't take it. She said I had to place it in the basket," Flores said.
Before the women left the table, two young men walked up, showed their IDs and asked for tickets.
"When the lady informed them that they needed to make a donation, they responded that they didn't have any money. The lady then looked over at her companion and she made a motion to draw her hand back with the tickets," Flores said. "It was still a very good show, though."
When asked about this behavior, director Paula Rodriguez said she had not known of this activity.
"I have never seen any of the box office interns deny admission because of donations," she said.
Attempts to contact the two interns were unsuccessful. Jorge Posadas, director of student life, said donations go to scholarships.
Faculty sometimes volunteer to help with the box office as well as during performances.
Final showtimes in the auditorium of McAllister Fine Arts Center are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are free to ACCD staff, faculty and students with identification. $15 for general admission. $5 for children 12 and under and $10 for seniors (60 and older) and all other students with identification.
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Marie
posted 4/11/08 @ 10:08 AM CST
First off I would like to say that you're title "More Beast than Beauty" doesn't even make sense to what you're talking about. I for one have never had any problems with the box office, they are very kind and helpful. (Continued…)
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