Students will be able to see live plays, including “A Christmas Carol,” for free thanks to a Center Theatre Group program. (photo courtesy of Center Theatre Group)

Center Theatre Group is launching a new program called In the House, which offers free tickets to Los Angeles area schools, colleges and nonprofit organizations.

Tickets will be available for early performances of all productions in the upcoming seasons at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre, as well as some shows at the Ahmanson Theatre, including CTG’s “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 30.

In the House joins other current Center Theatre Group programs, including FreePlay, which offers tickets for anyone 25 years old or younger for the first preview of all Center Theatre Group productions at the Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Center Theatre Group’s Education and Community Partnerships program also provides free and low-cost tickets to more than 8,000 students, educators and parents to the theater.

“As we return to the theater after this extended and unprecedented time away, we recognize the need for affordable tickets to CTG shows for all Angelenos, so I’m excited to add this new program to support our work around access, equity, diversity and inclusion,” managing director and CEO Meghan Pressman said. “The In the House initiative allows us to strengthen our relationship with local schools and fellow nonprofits while giving their students, members and supporters the opportunity to have a true theater experience and fall back in love with the artform we have missed so much over the past year-and-a-half.”

CTG is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles. Mentor/mentee “matches” from BBBSLA will be invited to attend all productions in the upcoming season.

“As we strive to introduce our mentees to culturally-enriching activities throughout Los Angeles County, we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Center Theatre Group to bring the magic of live theatre into their lives,” said Lauren Plichta, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.

For more information on obtaining tickets for an organization, visit centertheatregroup.org, or call audience services at at (213)628-2772 or visit in person at the Center Theatre Group Box Office.

For more information, visit centertheatregroup.org/inthehouse