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FreePlay
Free Tickets for Playgoers 25 and Under
If you’re 25 and under, you’re invited to attend the first preview performances for free! We want you to be a part of the art, conversation, and change that starts on our stages, and to help us ensure the future of live theatre. To remove one of the biggest barriers that keeps young Angelenos from experiencing live theatre, Center Theatre Group is offering free tickets to the first performance of all productions at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre as well as select Ahmanson Theatre shows.
FreePlay tickets will become available by phone, online, and at the Center Theatre Group Box Office approximately two weeks before the performance, up until 30 minutes before showtime, pending availability.
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If you have any questions about FreePlay, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772.
Currently Available
Mark Taper Forum
Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and The Pool
FreePlay Performances:
Wed, July 27 and Thu, July 28 at 8pm
Sun, July 31 at 1pm & 6:30pm
Tue, August 2, Thu, August 4, and Fri, August 5 at 8pm
Sun, August 7 at 1pm & 6:30pm
Performance Length: 85 minutes with no intermission.
Ahmanson Theatre
The Prom
FreePlay Performances:
Tues, August 9 at 8pm
Wed, August 10 at 8pm
Thurs, August 11 at 8pm
Fri, August 12 at 8pm
Performance Length: 2 hours and 25 minutes with one intermission.
FreePlay at-a-Glance
- Two FREE* tickets for playgoers 25 and under for the first performance of each play (*$5 handling fee online or by phone)
- Tickets released approximately two weeks prior to each performance
- Tickets must be picked up (and age verified) at the Box Office day of the performance; tickets must be picked up at least 30 minutes prior to curtain or will be released for general sale
- You may attend as many plays as you want
- Enjoy the performance and help us ensure the future of live theatre!
Health & Safety Policy
We require all guests to wear a mask at all of our venues.While full vaccination and booster shots are no longer required, they are strongly recommended.
Learn MoreTeen, Student, and Young Adult Resources
Center Theatre Group's programs support the next generation of theatregoers, artists, and artisans, encouraging them to learn more about themselves, the world, and the arts. Through workshops, events, discussions, and other programs, we encourage, support, and connect young people with theatre, and with one another. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of our programs:
- The Backstage Club, our student (13–18) and family subscription at the Ahmanson
- Join our mailing list. Keep up-to-date with Center Theatre Group, its venues, and education programs with updates straight to your inbox.
- We offer Internships, Apprenticeships, and more resources for careers in theatre and the arts
- And more. Check out our Education programs to see all Center Theatre Group has to offer.