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Firace
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Posted: 5/08/07 at 1:11pm

Hi - I operate a community theatre and we have a caberat style seating. Small table with seating for two. Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap centerpiece? Something that can hold programs, comment cards and still have an "arts" type theme?

Tall order I know!!!!

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Posted: 5/08/07 at 7:49pm

Most cabarets that I have been to usually have flowers and/or candles in the center of the table. But if you are looking for something that can hold paper (programs, comment cards, etc.) How about buying napkin holders at the $1.00 store and then cutting out drama masks or other musical symbols from various materials (foam, vanyl, plastic) and glue to the sides. You can also spray paint them various colors.

If I come up with other ideas, I'll post them. Hope this helps.

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Posted: 5/09/07 at 12:55pm

THANKS BIGGER!!!!I never thought of that one!!! You are fabulous!!!!

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 1:44am

you might also look in the bridal aisle of Michael's or similar places. They usually have inexpensive silver(colored) place card holders in a variety of shapes. They are mostly hearts and things but depending on the style of decor in the theater you may find something that will work for comment cards or small drink menus.

"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 1:48am

oooh, oooh, oooh, also it's possible that you could just go to a GFS or any restaurant supply place and get those clear plastic stand up things that hold a sheet of paper. You could decorate those however you liked.

"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."

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Posted: 5/11/07 at 12:43pm

WOW! You guys are quick and are terrific...thanks all. I think I'm going to try biggertigger

s idea first...Thanks again!!!!

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Firace Walk-On Joined: 5/08/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Table design Posted: 5/08/07 at 1:11pm
	Hi - I operate a community theatre and we have a caberat style seating. Small table with seating for two. Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap centerpiece? Something that can hold programs, comment cards and still have an "arts" type theme? Tall order I know!!!!

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biggertigger Celebrity Joined: 4/16/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 188	Posted: 5/08/07 at 7:49pm
	Most cabarets that I have been to usually have flowers and/or candles in the center of the table. But if you are looking for something that can hold paper (programs, comment cards, etc.) How about buying napkin holders at the $1.00 store and then cutting out drama masks or other musical symbols from various materials (foam, vanyl, plastic) and glue to the sides. You can also spray paint them various colors. If I come up with other ideas, I'll post them. Hope this helps.
	The two greatest days in a theater persons life, the day you start a new show and the day the damn thing closes.
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Firace Walk-On Joined: 5/08/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/09/07 at 12:55pm
	THANKS BIGGER!!!!I never thought of that one!!! You are fabulous!!!!
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eveharrington Celebrity Joined: 8/28/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 198	Posted: 5/11/07 at 1:44am
	you might also look in the bridal aisle of Michael's or similar places. They usually have inexpensive silver(colored) place card holders in a variety of shapes. They are mostly hearts and things but depending on the style of decor in the theater you may find something that will work for comment cards or small drink menus.
	"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."
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eveharrington Celebrity Joined: 8/28/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 198	Posted: 5/11/07 at 1:48am
	oooh, oooh, oooh, also it's possible that you could just go to a GFS or any restaurant supply place and get those clear plastic stand up things that hold a sheet of paper. You could decorate those however you liked.
	"If nothing else, there's applause... like waves of love pouring over the footlights."
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Firace Walk-On Joined: 5/08/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 5/11/07 at 12:43pm
	WOW! You guys are quick and are terrific...thanks all. I think I'm going to try biggertigger s idea first...Thanks again!!!!
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