So, how do you get comped?

[macnyc]

Reading another thread on the board, How many shows have you seen, leads me to the question, how do you get comped? Do you have to be in the business? I am a member of TheaterMania Gold, so I do see things for free ($4.50) occasionally.

[SNAFU]

The times that I got comped it was because I knew somebody working on the show, or I myself had provided some sort of service for the show, or someone hated my guts which had to be the case when I was given Comps for BKL'N!!!!

[Taryn]

Be in the business or have friends in the business.

[Kad]

I know there are a few sites that distribute comps with membership. Audience Extras and Theater Extras are two off the top of my head. I don't really know anything about them.

Otherwise, yeah, you need to be involved with the business or know folks who are.

Comp tickets are the best.

[ClydeBarrow]

You gotta know someone. Or f*ck someone.

[broadwaydevil]

^Or, the best option, f*cking know someone.

[bdn223]

yeah I agree...sleep around with glee and you see shows for free!!

[AEA AGMA SM]

Or be friends with a Tony voter

[PalJoey]

Smile and say thank you and be enthusiastic afterward.

[Kad]

If Sondheim asks you to join him for dinner afterward, don't make awkward conversation about any topic other than his show.

[Kad]

If Sondheim asks you to join him for dinner afterward, don't make awkward conversation about any topic other than his show.

[aaronb]

I have a blog--so most shows I review are comped.

[TheatreDiva90016]

I have a blagh and I still suggest knee pads.

[uncageg]

The "business" also includes people in ticketing and hotel services. I het to see a lot of shows with a friend who works at a hotel.

[Vespertine1228]

Don't forget about press people either. They always get two tickets. I had a friend who wrote theatre reviews online and I went to stuff with him for years.