What's On Your Mind? The Girl with the Magical Golden Hair!

[Raven_the_Bird]

What about re-entry?
It depends on the show, but as with most theatre-sized concert venues, re-entry is usually not allowed, especially for those under the age of 21. This is for security and other reasons -- namely, that we like to think of you as our captives while you are here. MWAH HAH HAH!

 

[MickeyisBeast]

i got civics with rsf
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
partying partying yeah
fun fun fun fun

we'll probably be by each other, if we're seated in alphabetical order, because our last names are close.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

What is your smoking policy?
The Rialto Theatre is a non-smoking venue. We make a smoking area available outside the theatre during most shows. People that smoke in the bathrooms will be ejected with no questions asked. In fact, using advanced Psi-ray technology, we'll throw you out even for THINKING about smoking. How do you like them apples?


Guy right in front of me was smoking during Modest Mouse...so annoying.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

My totally awesome band The Octoberists would be perfect to open up for The Decemberists. So book us already! I once met Colin Meloy at Dairy Queen and he said we could play with them next time!
The type of touring bands that play the Rialto almost always have support bands on tour with them. It is the headlining band that dictates whether there is room for local support, and roughly 90% of the time, there simply isn’t a slot on the bill. In the exceedingly rare cases where there is an opening slot available, we look to fill it with bands that have a proven draw and that go well with the headliner. We do what we can for locals, but we’re constrained by circumstance. Take some comfort in the knowledge that once your band is huge, it'll be so satisfying to completely snub us.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

My totally awesome band, Satan’s Fingers, wants to headline the Rialto. How do we get a gig and rock your world and then play bass licks on your grave, man?
The reality is that the Rialto is a big venue, and unless your band is a touring act with a sizable national following or a local band that draws hundreds of people, the Rialto is probably too big. If you’re packing them in on a regular basis at clubs and smaller venues, then perhaps a show might work. Send inquiries to b00king at rialtotheatre (dot) (com). Note that that email address uses zeroes instead of the letter "o". You can also mail a press kit to P.O. Box 1728, Tucson, AZ 85702 Attn: Booking. Please do not stop by the theatre or expect to discuss your band with anyone in person. Phone calls are discouraged as well, because if we fielded every call from every group of miscreants with a mySpace page and bad hair looking to get booked, how would we find time to sort all the brown M&Ms out?

 

[TheDreamsComeTrue]

All packed for Disney!

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Can I have one of those cool posters in the window for last week’s show?
Maybe. If you catch us at the right time and we’re not busy, then perhaps we can grab one for you. Sometimes we simply cannot do it. However, if you wanted to make a small donation toward our lunch fund, then the answer will probably be yes.

 

[PlutosRHM55]

i got civics with rsf
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
partying partying yeah
fun fun fun fun

we'll probably be by each other, if we're seated in alphabetical order, because our last names are close.

*facepalm*

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Can I have one of those cool posters in the window for next week’s show?
No. It’s for a future show. It wouldn’t make any sense at all for us to give away advertising materials like that for an upcoming show, would it? Unless we for some reason didn't want people to attend.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Are all of these questions really asked frequently?
You wouldn’t believe how frequently. The phone rings non-stop. Why, here's a caller right now wondering what time "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is playing.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

All packed for Disney!

*facepalm*

I see you're jealous.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

I’d like to meet the band. Is this possible?
Usually it is not unless there’s an officially-arranged meet-and-greet kind of event. Some artists will sign items in the lobby after a performance. The Rialto does not sell “backstage passes” or VIP tickets. Typically the only way to get backstage at all is if you’re on the crew working or you know someone in the band personally. Remember, “backstage” is pretty overrated as a phenomenon, not the shangri-la that some people assume, unless for some reason you really enjoy getting ignored by slightly famous people.

 

[TheDreamsComeTrue]

*Creyz tears of joy* (;

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Can I bring my brass knuckles, knife, wallet chain, caribiner, bazooka, or RPG to the concert?
No, what are you, a maniac? We apologize about having to confiscate chains or caribiners, but to the extent they can be used as weapons, we cannot have them in the theatre. When you come to a show you are always given the option of returning such items to your car, but if you elect not to do so, we take the items and do not return them, no matter how much crap you give us.

 

[TheDreamsComeTrue]

Eimear's microphone made me deaf.

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

What about volunteering opportunities?
Anyone who wishes to volunteer their time should contact Curtis McCrary via the Contacts page. Volunteer ushers, in particular, are frequently needed. But we could also use a couple volunteer stevedores and fishmongers. Oh, and podiatrists.

Rialto Contact Page

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Might I get a job at Rialto?
Anyone is welcome to put in an application to work at the Rialto Theatre. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other arbitrary criterion. However, we are not able to hire all that frequently. If you would like to work here, it is advisable to put in an application – circumstances arise all the time where we need staff on short notice, and that’s perhaps the best route to longer-term employment. We also accept bribes, but they must be substantial! (note to those that would audit us: preceding sentence NOT TRUE!)

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Can I get a refund for my ticket? I just found out I’m a finalist on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and I can no longer attend the concert.
Sorry, Rialto Theatre ticket purchases are non-refundable. No exceptions. Good luck with the talent competition, however. One word of advice: rhinestones.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

I know he'll be at my friend's birthday party on Saturday. But I don't really care. My group of friends won't be there and I don't like most of the people that are going. I think, come Saturday, I'm going to go to the baseball fields, have a grand old time, but then say I feel sick because of the heat and I won't go to the party. I feel like being anti-social. And plus nothing can beat the last party, so why bother? ):

*Creyz tears of joy* (;

Eimear's microphone made me deaf.

LOLOLOL ACTUALLY I THINK THAT WAS ME.
Whenever I raised the volume bar to the top it would make that noise (;

 

[Raven_the_Bird]

Will my son or daughter be safe at a concert?
We strive to make the Rialto safe for all patrons and we ensure that each show has a substantial security presence that is commensurate with the nature and number of attendees. For obvious reasons, the security requirements for heavy metal shows are far greater than what is needed for, say, cuddlecore. The best guideline here is to know your child and what they can handle at their age. But any security or conflict issues that come up during the course of a show will be handled professionally with an emphasis on protecting the patron.