Washington, D.C. — (October 15, 2024) — True Tickets is proud to announce a new partnership with Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, one of the nation's most influential regional theaters. This collaboration, True Tickets' first foray into the Washington, D.C. market, will bring a secure, seamless digital ticket delivery solution to the heart of the city’s thriving arts scene, offering patrons a modern, convenient way to manage their tickets and access live performances.
Founded in 1950, Arena Stage is a flagship American theater. It was one of the first nonprofit theaters in the U.S. and a pioneer of the regional theater movement. Known for producing groundbreaking plays and nurturing the development of new work, the theater's commitment to exploring the American experience is reflected in its diverse range of productions, which span classic revivals, new commissions, and powerful contemporary works. With the introduction of True Tickets’ digital solution, Arena Stage will provide a more efficient and secure ticketing experience that complements its innovative programming.
“This partnership with True Tickets will allow us to enhance the audience experience from the very first interaction,” said Edgar Dobie, Executive Producer of Arena Stage. “Our patrons deserve a streamlined and secure ticketing process, and True Tickets is helping us deliver just that, so they can focus on enjoying the powerful stories we bring to the stage.”
Arena Stage will integrate True Tickets’ cutting-edge technology starting with its 2024/25 Season, which includes the world premiere of John Leguizamo’s The Other Americans and Sarah Silverman’s musical, The Bedwetter. By utilizing this secure, digital-native ticketing platform, the theater can offer patrons a hassle-free ticketing process that eliminates the need for physical tickets, reduces fraud, and provides greater control over ticket distribution.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Arena Stage, a venue that holds special meaning to me from my work with them in the past,” said Ken Lesnik, Head of Business Development at True Tickets. “I’m proud to bring True Tickets’ digital solution to this iconic institution. By streamlining the ticketing process, we’re helping ensure that patrons can focus on the artistry and storytelling that make Arena Stage such a vital part of the theater community.”
For more information about Arena Stage’s season and to purchase tickets, please visit arenastage.org.
About Arena Stage
The first racially integrated theater in the nation’s capital and a pioneer of the regional theater movement, Arena Stage was founded in 1950 in Washington, D.C. Today, under the leadership of Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a national center dedicated to American voices and artists, producing plays that are passionate, profound, deep, and dangerous in the American spirit. Presenting groundbreaking work from some of the best artists around the country, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000; and impacts the lives of over 10,000 students annually through its work in community engagement. arenastage.org
About True Tickets
True Tickets is a secure contactless digital ticketing service that puts venues and event organizers in control of their tickets and in communication with their true audience. Currently available to Tessitura Network members, True Tickets' business-to-business solution integrates with primary ticketing systems, empowering its partners to leverage the advantages of digital-native tickets to ensure extraordinary live experiences for their guests. With True Tickets, ticket issuers can set rules and track ticket custody, limit the excesses of the secondary market, and restore direct relationships between their audiences and the live events they love. For additional information, please visit True-Tickets.com or follow True Tickets on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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