Welcome, San Diego Theatre Buffs!

******NOTE TO NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS:******

Be aware that this meetup, though begun with the best of intentions, has not yet become active due to general chaos in the organizer's (my) life. This will likely remain so until early 2010. In the mean time, if any of you would like to plan a pre- or post-theater meetup. Feel free to drop me a line and we can get the ball rolling. -- Kristine

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THE CONCEPT

Sadly, several San Diego theatre meetups seem to have foundered or failed over the past year. I’ve been wondering why. My thoughts:

1. Coordinating group activities where money has to change hands for tickets is EXTREMELY cumbersome.

2. Going to the theatre is intrinsically, not very social. Patrons sit quietly in the dark and observe the performance onstage. Since meetups are about being social, meeting to sit quietly in the dark completely misses the point.

3.The FUN part about theatre with friends is TALKING about it afterwards . . . over a cocktail . . . or a piece of pie.

Hence “The Pie’s the Thing”!

Every few weeks or so, I’ll select a date to see what I think are the hottest live theatre tickets in town (and believe me, I’m PICKY). I’ll also include any available discount ticket options. No money changes hands within the meetup group. It is up to members to get their own tickets. After the show, we meet up! Make sense?

Let’s see if we can drum up any sustainable interest this way, shall we?

Our inaugural event will be in early 2010. WATCH THIS SPACE for details!