New Albuquerque Theatre Guild Membership Option Open for Audiences; First Event Scheduled

Albuquerque Theatre Guild announces a new way for audiences to become involved with live theater in the metro area. The Theatre Lovers Community, TLC, is designed to enhance the audience experience through educational and social programs, exclusive benefits and invitations, gatherings of theater lovers, and priority admission to events and programs based around local theaters and their productions.

“I wished there were a way for the audience (the ticket buyers) to be integrated into the theater community. I mentioned that to ATG President Ray Orley,” says Kay Grant, co-leader of ATG’s Team TLC. “Little did I know that a few months later, the organization would take me up on it.”

Benefits of  TLC

Once or twice a month, TLC members will be invited to programs designed to enhance their theater-going experiences, such as

• Special discounted performances and backstage tours.
• Exclusive invitations to observe auditions, rehearsals, and previews.
• Opportunities to meet other theatre enthusiasts at gatherings such as “Dinner and a Show” or “Around the Piano: Favorite Musical Numbers.”
• Special privileges like early entry to unreserved seating at participating theatres and space-available admission to the activities of ATG’s Circles (workshops for directors, actors, playwrights, etc.)
• Opportunities to give VIP feedback to ATG Members about your experiences at the theatre.

Special Incentives to Join TLC Now

Those who join TLC from January 1 through June 30, 2012 will receive membership for the entire July 2012-July 2013 year (up to 6 months free). Membership is $35 per person, $30 for full-time students and seniors 62 and older. Showing your TLC membership card will usually be required to receive the discounts and other privileges. For application information and to join, visit www.abqtheatre.org/tlc.

TLC’s First Event

The first event by TLC, The Magic of Musicals on February 4, 2012 at the Adobe Theatre, showcases musical numbers from several upcoming ATG member shows and provides background information on each, as well as raffles, snacks, and a chance to meet other theater lovers. Space is limited, so advance reservations are requested by contacting tlc.atg@gmail.com or 341-9590. Tickets are $3 for TLC members, $5 for ATG members, $10 for non-members, and memberships will be available at the door, or online at abqtheatre.org/tlc.

About Albuquerque Theatre Guild

The Albuquerque Theatre Guild, bringing the gift of live theater now and all year long. Our mission is to promote public awareness of theater in the greater Albuquerque area, to encourage the growth of theater audiences, to foster cooperation and collaboration among the member organizations, and to facilitate and assist the work of individual members involved in all aspects of theatrical production.

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