Where and How to Get Free and Low Cost New York Theater Tickets
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Where and How to Get Free and Low Cost New York Theater Tickets Seeing a Broadway Play can be a very expensive proposition... unless you know where to get discounted tickets... or know that by helping out as an usher, you can even get to see a play for free. Here is a fairly comprehensive listing to show you what's available.
Free New York Street Theatre Shows Stone Soup Street Theatre Has performed many types of street theatre. "... During past summers, we have performed short theatre pieces or previews of our plays during this outdoor festival of Off-Off Broadway Theatre Companies..." The Subjective Theatre Company "...Art is not a commodity. All human beings have the ability to create. There are many who cannot afford to attend a theatrical performance; for this reason we offer free theatre. There are many who can afford to attend a theatrical performance; for this reason we offer free theatre. Culture without class structures, art without boundaries, and theatre that is available to everyone, always...." Sponsors Community Dish and Busking Bonanza "...All Bonanzas will take place in the concrete event grounds on the north side of Union Square Park (between Broadway and Park Avenue.) ...The monthly Busking Bonanza consists of a rotating group of 10-15 companies presenting 10 minutes of their current shows for free as previews." Free or Assisted Ticket Programs
Brooklyn Academy of Music "... BAM's Ticket Assistance Program provides free and discounted tickets to BAM events for children and adults who could not otherwise afford them. TAP brings hundreds of people from community-based organizations to BAM events every year. To apply for TAP tickets, please fax information about your organization and a formal request on company letterhead to Dewonnie Frederick at 718.857.2021. If you have any questions, please contact Dewonnie at 718.636.4129 ext. 6 or dfrederick@bam.org " Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop occasionally offers free performances of their works. Check their website for details. They also describe themselves as "the best bargain in town for craft classes in playwriting and new computer technologies..." Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre School Night "... a weekly showcase for new and experimental material from New York's top improv, sketch, and stand-up performers." Admission is free. New York Convention and Visitor's Bureau often has discounts and freebies advertised. Shakespeare in the Park "... Since 1962, The Public Theater has staged productions of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. These performances are offered free of charge and are seen by approximately 80,000 New Yorkers and visitors each summer. In fact, since its inception over 80 free productions have been presented and have been seen by more than 4 million people...." York Theatre Developmental Reading Series Totally free... but you must email ahead for reservations.
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Free Broadway and Off Broadway Theatre Tickets by Volunteer Ushering One way to get to see a performance for free is to volunteer to be an usher. Here are some suggestions to get you started. Just phone the theatre, ask for the House Manager, and ask if they use volunteer ushers. Most theatres will require that you show up in advance at the box office in order to reserve your spot there as an usher. They will also tell you what to wear. Once you have made a commitment, be sure to show up. Not doing so will leave them short-handed and keep someone else from seeing the show. Some tips: don't wait until the last minute. Apply to more than one theatre and apply well in advance. Articles on Ushering The "Best" Off Broadway Theatres Blessed Unrest "... Are you good with a hammer or a paintbrush? Are you a lawyer or an accountant? Would you like to be an usher and see our next show for free? Let us know what special skills you have...." Castillo Theatre: Theatre for the Whole City Cherry Lane Theatre "... Ushers need to arrive one hour before show time; dress in dark conservative clothes (no jeans, sneakers); will be expected to stuff programs; aid patrons with seating; and assist in simple cleanup. If a performance is sold out, a seat for the usher cannot be guaranteed, but standing room exists. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance." Danspace Project "...needs ushers. Volunteer for us and see performances for free! For more information, contact Abby Harris at ushers@danspaceproject.org or (212) 674-8112." Japan Society "... If you are interested in volunteering at Performing Arts events, please contact Mikiko Takeuchi at mtakeuchi@japansociety.org. If you are interested in volunteering at Film events, please contact Film Department at film@japansociety.org. Volunteers assist in ushering, ticket handling, and other event-related tasks..." Jean Cocteau Theatre email boxoffice@jeancocteaurep.org Lucille Lortel Theatre "... Those who wish to see a production at the Lortel can arrange an appointment to usher by telephoning 212-924-2817 x207. Please give at least two possible dates (in case one is not available) and a contact telephone number so that the date can be confirmed. Ushers are required to report one hour before showtime and all black attire is requested. Blue jeans and/or sneakers are not acceptable. For further details or questions, you can contact the House Manager, Richard Ponce, at the above number." Ma-Yi Theater Company 212-971-4862 or by email info@ma-yitheatre.org. New York Theatre Workshop "... Want to see a show for free? NYTW uses 5 volunteer ushers for each performance. To volunteer usher, call 212-780-9037, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm." Pearl Theatre "... If you would like to usher for any of our performances, call the box office at 212-598-9802 to reserve your dates. Volunteer ushers assist the house manager before, during, and after the show, in exchange for seeing the play for free. Call in advance, as we only have 4 available usher slots for each performance!" Other volunteer positions available. Performance Space 122 "... One of the best ways to get involved with Performance Space 122 is to volunteer. We are always looking for ushers, data entry and administrative help and much, much more. If you would like to usher, please email our House Manager at housemanager@ps122.org. If you would like to volunteer in other capacities, please contact the box office at (212) 477-5288 and they will direct you to the appropriate person. Or fax us a cover letter and copy of your resume for consideration. Our fax number is (212) 353-1315." Playwrights Horizons ".... Playwrights Horizons enlists the services of volunteer ushers for its productions. You may be added to our ushering list by sending a note to usher@playwrightshorizons.org with "ADD TO LIST" as the subject header; provide your full name, a contact phone number, and mailing address (optional). You will then receive a confirmation e-mail with our ushering policy as well as a schedule of performances that are still open. If you don't have e-mail, you may call us at (212) 564-1235 to inquire regarding current opportunities. " Roundabout Theatre Company "... is currently looking for... Individuals to work as House Staff/Ushers. Wednesday matinee a must. Other shifts available include Tuesday through Sunday evenings/matinees. Individuals must be customer service oriented. Neat appearance with good communication skills required." Second Stage Theatre "... As a not-for-profit theatre, we're always in search of volunteer ushers. To join our staff for one evening and see the show for free, please contact House Manager Joshua Schleifer via e-mail at JSchleifer@SecondStageTheatre.com (include your phone number and available dates). If you do not have e-mail, call (212) 787-8302 x216... " Signature Theatre Company "... Usher positions are available for all productions at Signature's Peter Norton Space. For more information or to reserve your spot, please call Signature's Box Office at (212) 244-7529 during box office hours (messages regarding usher inquiries will not be returned). Ushers for Signature productions are booked beginning approximately one month before the first preview.... " Symphony Space "... Ushers... Must be very dependable, neat, interested in interacting with the general public, willing to work a changing schedule. Training is provided. Uniform to be worn on the job is theatres tee shirt which is provided at no cost; dark pants and dark shoes. Weekly schedule of 5 to 20 hours generally available, daytime and/or evening. We are particularly interested in persons available to work either Wednesday or Saturday evenings. Preference given to people interested in the performing arts. Starting wage: $6.75/hour. Interested persons should contact ADRIAN ADKINS, House Manager, at Adrian.Adkins@symphonyspace.org or call him at 212 864 1414 ext 280." Vineyard Theatre "... Volunteer ushers Must contact us by email. Please send requests to housemanager@vineyardtheatre.org. Vital Theatre Company Convenient form asks you what area you want to volunteer in. Women's Project "... Interact with audience members and help to insure that their experience at the Women’s Project is the best it can be. See productions for free. Must have strong social skills and a passion for the theater. Send email to info@womensproject.org for further information." York Theatre Company "...York's volunteer program encourages adults to serve on the York's audience services staff, or perform administrative tasks involving the artistic, development, and marketing departments. Volunteering at the York is a richly rewarding experience, allowing motivated individuals to learn about musical theatre while helping the York fulfill its mission of presenting high quality productions of new works in the musical theatre and deserving works from the past. To investigate the many possibilities available to York volunteers, please call Brian Blythe at 212-935-5824 X18. bblythe@yorktheatre.org..." Discounted "Student Rush" Tickets and Other Student Discount Programs Many theatres offer last minute "student rush" tickets at great discounts. To get a ticket you need to 1) be a student with I.D. and 2) show up at the theatre at the last minute. Typically, these tickets are $15 for a $45 show. Here are some exceptional examples:
Playwrights Horizons has student "flex pass" for $10 per show in 4 and 6 show increments. Also has Student Rush tickets for $15. Symphony Space $15 student membership for numerous benefits and discounts. Low Cost Theatre Performances Ontological-Hysteric Theatre $5 tickets to "incubator" performances. Vineyard Theatre Memberships "under 30" for as little as $10 a show.
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There are many ways to get discounted or free Broadway tickets. To locate them, go to Google.com and search on "discounted Broadway ticket".
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