Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to attend free theater performances in neighborhoods all over Portland. Here's more from Portland Area Theatre Alliance:
This October, a night out to see a play in Portland continues part of a national movement celebrating the magic of live theater. Portland Area Theatre Alliance (PATA) presents Portland's second annual Free Night of Theater which kicks off ticket sales October 1, 2009.
In the Portland area, 22 theater companies will join hundreds across the nation in other major arts markets reaching out to new audience members with the offer of a free ticket. This fall, theatre-goers from coast to coast will be given the opportunity to attend performances presented by over 700 theatres, in more than 120 cities, completely free of charge.
Free tickets can be reserved at the Free Night of Theater website beginning at 11 a.m. on October 1, 2009. In 2008, tickets sold out quickly. Additional free ticket inventory will be released October 4th, 8th and 15th; interested patrons should regularly check the TCG website for updated ticket availability. Patrons are encouraged to visit a theater they have never attend ed and can reserve up to two free tickets. Free tickets are offered for performances scheduled between the kick-off day October 8 (Oregon's Day of Culture) and October 31, 2009.
"TCG's Free Night of Theater is an innovative way to explore Portland's dynamic theater community," said Jen Raynak, PATA President. "We are thrilled to bring this opportunity to new patrons who may have wanted to experience the excitement of live theater, but haven't had the chance. We all hope that the community finds this an offer too good to refuse."
Free Night of Theater 2008 is presented by PATA in conjunction with Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for professional theaters in the U.S.
FREE NIGHT OF THEATER :: PORTLAND 2009
Tickets available beginning: October 1; more released 10/4, 10/8, 10/15
Kickoff: October 8
Program run: October 8–31
Reserve tickets: www.freenightoftheater.net
Local info/participating theaters: www.patagreenroom.org/freenight.php
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