Razzles was the dream of Janara Titus. Janara's husband Doc has 20 years' experience in the entertainment industry, and for years Janara has wished to create a fun, hip, safe venue for adolescents.  

In August, 2007 Janara's dream became a reality, with the opening of Razzles II. The name is taken from a Salem dance club named Razzles that existed in the early 1980s.

The center of the action at Razzles is a 3,500-square-foot dance floor. Multi-colored lights flash across the floor, while plasma-screen TVs show videos. The DJ spins urban, hip hop, techno, and a little rock. Radio-edited versions of the music are played, which means that lyrics with curse words are bleeped out.

On one side of the dance floor sit the VIP cabanas. These spaces, available for rent and popular for birthday parties, are outfitted with black sofas and plasma-screen televisions. Pizza is available in the cabanas.    

Security is vital to the success of the Razzles operation. There are security guards in the parking lot and in the lobby. Each patron goes through a security check where bags are examined and IDs are checked. At the end of the night, all female patrons are escorted to their vehicles.    
The Tituses tolerate neither the presence of  alcohol nor those who have been drinking in their club. Strict rules regarding the checking of all belongings not worn, in addition to the security checks, make it nearly impossible to smuggle alcohol into the club. The security guards, as well as the Tituses, are on the lookout for kids who appear intoxicated.

Guests are expected to treat one another respectfully and not jostle and bump each other in attempts to start friction.  

"When I feel tension in the building, I let the security guards know," Doc said. "If you're going to be a negative, then leave."

Rules regarding appropriate clothing and behavior are posted prominently at the entrance to the nightclub. Jeans and spaghetti straps are allowed, but overtly revealing clothing is not.  

Theme nights are common. Recent events included a beach party, a pajama party, and a New Year's Eve Party. Razzles plans to launch teen karaoke challenges in February.  

The Tituses aim to run the type of club they would feel comfortable allowing their own daughters to attend.

"Parents, bring your children to us and we will take care of them," Doc said.