Goin Greek?

Village Host posted the following on Deadnet today:


Greetings Friend, on behalf of those who are putting this show together, I hope you have a good experience. I am involved in the actual operation and I want to share some information I have at this time, and I will answer a few questions for the next 24 hours.

I will not discuss the run of the show or the talent, that is not my purpose here. If you have questions about your seat, tickets or specific to your attendance - please check with the Box Office (North Gate) before the show.

Parking - Closest is the Foothill Lot above the Venue; it will open at Noon on the day of the show. It will be closed prior to that and the University Police will not allow tents, camping or open fires. You walk down to the venue through the Bowles Lot (VIP use) for the South Gate, and down Hearst for the North (main) Gate. If you walk down to the South Gate, have your ticket available to pass through the perimeter fence above the venue. Hearst Garage (Hearst and Gayley) is also open at Noon, and the levelest approach to the venue if you have difficulties with hills - also has H/C parking. Most folks will want to follow the previous advice and walk up from downtown - after a show it can take an hour to get out of the surrounding area. Cabs are cheap and frequent - couple of bucks from University - and they zip you in and out.

GA Seating - An addition to the lawn for this show, there is a Bleacher Unit, located on the lawn - and the Seats are EXCELLENT. The Sound is well designed for this show and every seat is a good one - but please note; compactors will try to limit the size of space you take up on the lawn. Consider being fair to others, coming in with a huge blanket for a couple of folks is the issue. Help your brother out and take the space you need, but share some of it with your brother. Get close to your brother.

Tickets - BEWARE of counterfit tickets! They are out there and likely to be the ones you buy off the nearby street. The Greek Theater employs readers that will immediately identify good tickets from counterfit - so even if it looks good, don't trust it. Selling an extra ticket is cool, but beware that there is a law enforcement team specifically looking for counterfit tickets; and good that they should considering how much you paid for your legitimate one. Will Call/Box Office is at the North Gate, and will likely open around 1pm.

Gates - Both Gates are located off Gayley Ave on either side of the Venue. There is a bag search, principally looking for problem items. Honestly, you are to be trusted and the search will reflect this. That said - no video, no lawn chairs, no big bottles of whiskey; know what I mean? Each person should hold their own ticket. Which Gate? Doesn't matter, but I suggest groups of folks go to the North Gate as they process entry faster. HOT TIP: ask for the seating flyer while waiting in line.

Restrooms - Many extra have been ordered, and will be up on the lawn. But Ladies, please don't put it off; as has been said, the lines get really long especially during the intermissions and the wait is horrible. It is an exactly 103 year old facility that day and has great spirit, but poor restrooms.

Inside - In the Pit, Ushers will help you find your seat, so hang on to you ticket stub. Standing (and dancing) room on the Upper Concourse is good, but stay behind the white line. On the lower concourse, we are always concerned about crowding the wheelchair and disability platforms and it sees a higher level of enforcement. Be cool to your brother and remember the white lines are about the folks behind you seeing the show.

Medical - located at the Stage Left Pass Gate; forget those earplugs, need an asprin, or not sure if you ate too much chocolate? Go visit RockMed and be happy.

Security - all over the place; but here to help. Most of you will never meet or speak to these folks, and their focus is on safety. Please don't stand on your chair, sit somewhere dangerous or pick a fight with your brother - and you will be cool. There is heightened security on the perimeter, and it is not the place to loiter, but you are on the inside and will never notice.

Food & Beverage - usual affair, priced the same as all other shows in the Greek. The locations are throughout the venue. A wristband is necessary to purchase AND drink alcohol, so swing by one of the ID Checks after you get your seat. Don't forget the ID if you plan to drink.

Smoking - Technically the Greek Theater is a non-smoking venue (State Building and all) - but it is not enforceable. Please consider your neighbor and step to the side somewhere. If someone mentions it bothers them, be reasonable. You know how to handle it.