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Lisner Downstage is the primary performance space for FPP and all of student theater. While we try each semester to utilize other spaces, and have in the past performed in the Marvin Center Grand Ballroom and Continential Ballroom, as well as Mitchell Hall Theater, most of our performances take place in Lisner Downstage.

The Downstage is a black box theater located in the basement of Lisner Auditorium. The entrance to Downstage is not the main entrance to Lisner Theater; Lisner Downstage may be accessed for performances on the H st. side of Lisner on the terrace accross from the Marvin Center. Downstage seats approximately 65 patrons, depending on the configuration.

The three student theater companies have exclusive control of Lisner Downstage through the Student Theater Council (STC). Student organizations controlling their own space, including full scheduling autonomy, is extremely rare among GW student groups. Before the creation of STC and the transfer of Lisner Downstage to student theater, companies had to compete with the Theater Department and numerous other performance groups for space on campus.

Since this space is exclusively ours, STC handles fundraising for capital improvements, and enforces the rules for Lisner Downstage that each of the companies agree to. Consider getting involved with STC and working on behalf of all GW student theater, and please be aware of the rules for patrons in the theater space if you plan on auditioning or attending a show. A copy of the rules for Linser downstage can be downloaded here.

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Welcome Class of 2012! Hey Class of 2012! Welcome to the FPP website! We hope you have a look around and check out some of our photo galleries as well as info about past and upcoming events. Find us at the CI Org fair! You'll be able to spot our table easily thanks to our plethora of obnoxiously bright posters from previous shows ;) Be sure to send us an e-mail at fpp@gwu.edu or fill out the form on the Join FPP Page if you want to be added to our list serve to receive updates about upcoming auditions, performances, and general body meetings. Our upcoming season is going to be amazing- and we hope to see you there! - Amanda Pettengill, Jul 02, 2008 12:58pm But What I Really Want to Do is Direct... Hey FPPeople! The deadline to propose a show for the Fall 2008 season is rapidly approaching! If you're interested in directing a show, send your proposal to Sam Dercher, Artistic Director at sdercher@gmail.com by THIS FRIDAY, March 28 at 11:59 pm. Time is running out!! - Shaina Lamchick, Mar 25, 2008 05:02pm Read more in the Blog...

What was your favorite FPProduction of 2007-2008? The Rocky Horror Picture Show Lend Me a Tenor The Fantasticks HAIR Angels in America (Parts 1 & 2) Second Annual Musical Cabaret Company I can't choose! Loved them all!