Something for Everyone

For 15 years, Fred Binter has been lending a hand to theater productions at .

His first production was Oklahoma in 1996 when his two sons–Fred III and Eric–were cloggers in the production.

“Having fairly good design and carpentry skills, I went on to help with the set construction department,” said Binter.

He was set designer and master carpenter for 35 shows.

Binter will be working on his 13th MoorArts production this summer when he does sound for . It is his 44th production overall.

“I decided that the theater sound department needed major improvement,” he said. “I purchased equipment and became the sound designer and engineer ever since.”

His wife, Lee was a costume designer for MoorArts, making hundreds of outfits, many of which remain today.

When his wife died in 2006, Binter established a scholarship fund through in his wife’s memory.

The Lesley Binter Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has exhibited unusual talent and dedication to the performing arts. The Binter family funds the scholarship.

This year, to help raise funds for both the scholarship and MoorArts, Binter will be holding . The sale, to be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 at 550 Lippincott Ave., will offer new and gently used collectibles, decorative items, crafts supplies, glass and pottery, and more. Credit cards will be accepted.

The sale is the first of four sales–two this year and two next year–Binter hopes to hold to raise money for MoorArts.

"We have a big house with lots of things," Binter said. "The proceeds will help send someone to college."