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Delegation to refine draft allowing small theaters to serve themed cocktails, vote next week
Summary
Delegation discussed a bill to let small community theaters serve theme-related cocktails during shows, agreed to tweak language (changing 'president' to 'manager' or similar) and return the item for a vote next week.
A bill proposed to expand existing theater licenses so small community theaters such as The Met can serve theme-related cocktails during performances was discussed and set for revision and a future vote.
Senator Karen Lewis Young described a request from The Met, a small community theater near the Weinberg Center for the Arts, asking for the ability to offer event-specific cocktails tied to shows. Senator Lewis Young said she worked with Liquor Board staff to draft language that would permit such specialty drinks while keeping the theater’s beer-and-wine framework intact.
Members suggested a small wording change — replacing the word "president" with a more appropriate official title such as the theater manager or other designated official — and agreed to have delegation staff and Liquor Board counsel incorporate the recommended edits. The chair and sponsor asked that the revised draft be returned next week for a formal vote.
No opposition was recorded on principle; the item will be placed on the delegation agenda after staff incorporate the drafting changes and counsel sign-off.
