The Lawrence Community Theatre is rumored to be haunted by Mary A.P. Stansbury, a ghost who appears as a flash of light in the corner of one's eye, followed by a hollow rustling sound from the fly loft. Mary A.P. typically avoids performances but may appear during routine rehearsals, and her presence is a long-standing local legend among theatre students and staff. Details of the Haunting: The spirit is known as "Mary A.P." and is believed to be Mary A.P. Stansbury. She is seen as a flash of light in the periphery of your vision. A hollow rustling sound is heard from the fly loft, high up in the theatre, after the light appears. Mary A.P. is said to appear at routine rehearsals but leaves the performers alone during the dress rehearsal process and any actual performances. The legend of Mary A.P. has been a part of the theatre community since the early 1980s, with many people having experienced or heard about her presence.