Cygnet Theatre Launches SEATS FOR SOLDIERS in Time for Veterans Day

Thanks to a new program launched by Cygnet Theatre, the holidays will be a bit brighter for area military and their families. SEATS FOR SOLDIERS provides free tickets to the classic holiday musical, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Sean Murray with original score by Billy Thompson, this production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects.

"With over 100,000 active military and 200,000 veterans living in our area, we wanted to find a way to show appreciation for their service. What better way than inviting them to celebrate the season with us?" said Executive Director Bill Schmidt. "Thanks to the generous support of our Inaugural Corporate Sponsor, Coleman University, we're thrilled to launch this program in time for Veteran's Day." Cygnet is partnering with Operation Homefront, Armed Services YMCA and USO San Diego who will distribute the tickets.

Cygnet has been a Blue Star Theatre for the past year, providing $20 tickets for U.S. military personnel, veterans, their spouses and children to any Cygnet season production. http://www.cygnettheatre.com/tickets/military.php

In addition, Cygnet is hosting Military Appreciation Night - Nov 28th @ 7:00PM. A new event this year, Cygnet is thanking our military families with Military Appreciation Night before the evening performance from 7:00-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come early and enjoy family-friendly activities and free hot chocolate!

Audiences will be invited to engage in the holiday spirit with pre-show sing-alongs from their seats. Performances are November 27 - December 27 at the Old Town Theatre. Show times are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Opening Night is Saturday, December 5th, at 8:00pm.

To sponsor tickets for U.S military personnel, veterans, their spouses and children please contact Veronica at 619-574-0059 ext. 113 or veronica@cygnettheatre.com.

For more information regarding tickets, please contact the box office at 619-337-1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street. Discounts are available for previews, students, active-duty military, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Children ages 5-12 receive half-off tickets with each paid adult.

For more information regarding tickets, please contact the box office at 619-337-1525 or visit www.cygnettheatre.com. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 4040 Twiggs Street. Discounts are available for students, active-duty military, seniors and groups of 10 or more.

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