8.      Describe your experience going to this theatre, apart from the performance what kind of neighborhood is it in? easy to find?  

•  a.)The South Coast Repertory Theatre is located mostly businesses.  Across a street from the theatre are many restaurants and also there is a Mall in this area as well.  The theatre is easy to find as long as you are familiar with your freeways. 
•  b.)what is the parking situation? The parking situation is fine so long as you don’t mind paying $8. for very convenient parking.  Parking is very close to the theatre itself and very easy to fine. 
• c.)how were you treated as a customer? on the phone and in person.   I was treated very well in person by the theatre staff, everyone was friendly, eager to help basically it was service with a smile
• d.)describe the lobby, is it clean? what about the restrooms? The theatre lobby was very clean, well organized and had a certain level of sophistication to it. There is a bench along the class windows that provides seating while one waits for the play to begin.  In the center of the lobby was a collage of pictures of plays previous shown at the theatre, which was interesting to look over. The restrooms are very clean and spacious as well with multiple toilet stalls, making the wait not at all inconvenient. There was not shortage of toilet seat cover, soap or towels which is always a good thing.
• e.)did they have refreshments? were they good and fairly priced? Yes, the theatre has refreshments.  I was surprised to learn that the theatre served wine and other alcoholic beverages.  Other refreshments are cookies, chips, candy, which are priced from $2. to $3.  They also serve pop beverages and coffee.  Coke is $3. and coffee is $2. for about 5 oz.  I felt the prices were fair.*Theatre menu -Annette

9. How are artists (actors, directors, designers) paid? union or non-union? what level contract? You may or may not be able to get this info. Some theatres are not very open, or the person you talk to simply may not know.

The actors are Union and are member’s of the Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.  South Coast Repertory operates it’s Segerstrom and Argyros Stage theatres under LORT (League of Resident Theatres) “B” and “C” contracts.*Information gathered from register and Theatre Usher. -Annette

10.What kind of auditorium/stage configuration is it? Proscenium, Thrust, Black Box, Round?  

I would have to say that the auditorium was a thrust stage.-Annette

11.List ticket price levels and any discount opportunities they may offer.

Ticket Prices:  Segerstrom stage - $20.-$70. Argyros stage- $20. - $64.

Theatre for younger audiences- $16.-$28.

Discounts: $5. Discount when promo code is mentioned.  Under 25 years old tickets are $10. After becoming a member to MYSTAGE.  Group Discounts:  $15. a ticket, must have 15 theatregoers to save 20-30% off ticket prices.*scr.org website -Annette