Subscriptions update

The nice thing about blogging is that it can be done anywhere, at any time. I'm currently enjoying the third day of my vacation on the sunny shores of southern North Carolina. Jealous? I am enjoying a much deserved break, if I do say so myself. The past two weeks have been very busy at work, for a very good reason. I'm thrilled to announce that the Modlin Center has already received a record number of subscription orders for the upcoming 2008-2009 season! And we still have over a month before the season starts!

Our previous record was from the 2006-2007 season, when David Sedaris first visited Richmond and sold out the Landmark Theater. That season also had two of our other top selling events: MOMIX dance company and Cirque Eloize, the Canadian circus troupe that combines dance, music, acrobatics and theatrics. With all three of those back for the 2008-2009 season, we had hoped for a good response through subscriptions. But, add in a few other big sellers--Garrison Keillor, The 5 Browns, Frank Rich, Stephen Sondheim--and we've broken all records.

In the past two weeks, my staff and I have seated all our subscribers and, with the help of a lot of other people*, were able to get all subscription packets in the mail so I could go on vacation. Actually, I would have taken vacation anyway but it was a huge relief getting all that done before I left. :)

Don't worry, though--we'll still accept your subscription order. Although some events are selling out (Frank Rich and first performance of Cirque Eloize), there are still great seats left for most of our events. Subscribing is really the best way to guarantee your seat in our audience. And with 45 events to choose from, we really do have something for everyone.

So, take a look and place your order. I'll need something to do when I get back from vacation, right? Help me out!

Signing off from the sunny, sandy shores of NC,
Samantha

*Special thanks to David, Dana, Kaitlin, Donna, Christine, Tiffanie, Caitlyn, Nancy, Susan, Katy, Irin and Mike