How to save on Atlanta's cultural arts performances

As a local you have the best opportunity to save on shows at Atlanta's cultural institutions by taking advantage of subscription offers during the 2015-16 show season.

Alliance Theatre - Season ticket packages for Alliance Theatre shows allow you to customize your experience at a much lower rate than the single show ticket price, plus you get discounts on parking, tickets to affiliated cultural destinations and more. Current packages include:

• Discover Your Own Series - The price to commit to see three shows starts at $111 per person and varies by shows, performance dates, and seating section.
• Hertz Stage Series - This year's Hertz Stage shows include A Steady Rain, Start Down and Ethel and you can see them for as little as $51 if you want to go during preview week. Opt to see the show mid-run and the price goes up closer to $100.
• Alliance Stage Series - Take in all four shows that are part of the Theatre's main stage season starting at$68 per person.
• Impromptu Membership- If you travel a lot for business or have to work around the kids' schedule, you're the perfect candidate for the Theatre's Impromptu Membership, which allows you to see all the shows from the Alliance Theatre's season when you want to see them, as many times as you want for $219.
• Family Discover Your Own Series - Take your family to see three kid-friendly shows at the Alliance Theatre for one low rate. Tickets to see Tell Me My Dream, A Christmas Carol and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe start at $58 for children and $92 for adults.
• Theatre for the Very Young - Four shows are on the schedule for the 2015-16 edition of the series which is geared toward preschool and elementary aged children. Season ticket packages include three and four play options. With a three-show commitment, adults tickets are $30 while children ages 6-17 are $15 and kids 5 and younger receive free admission. Four-show subscription are $40 for adults, $20 for children ages 6-17, and free for kids 5 and younger.

Delta Classic Chastain Park Amphitheater - Single tickets for the 2015 concert series are on sale now but you can still save with tickets for a series of shows when you purchase them as part of a subscription package. Getting a subscription saves you at least 20% on regular ticket prices.

• Daily Deals - Friday and Saturday event subscriptions get you access to at least six events throughout the season, all at one low price. These ticket packages guarantee you will have the same seat for each show you attend.
• Take Five or Take Three- You pick the shows you want to attend and create your own ticket package with the most flexible ticketing options Chastain offers.

Atlanta Lyric Theater - Get ready for the 2015-16 season to kick off in August by purchasing your subscription and get tickets to each of their five shows staring at $130 per person. Individual show prices were $35-45 per show for the 2014-15 season.

Broadway in Atlanta - Traditional season subscriptions for Broadway in Atlanta's 2015-16 season start at just $198 per person for a six-show package and $222 per person for the seven-show option. Make it work better with your budget by taking advantage of their zero-percent interest four-installment payment plan.

Theatrical Outfit - The Atlanta theater company is bringing the "Season of Courage" live to stages across the metro area and you can guarantee your tickets with a 2015-16 season subscription. Prices vary based on what day of the week and time of day of the shows you will attend. Tickets start at $90 per person for an entire season when you commit to a subscription. Youth season tickets are just $75 each.

Center for Puppetry Arts - As the Center for Puppetry Arts prepares to open their new museum, they are offering individual and family season memberships for as little as $60 and $90 respectively which includes tickets to shows throughout the 2015-16 season. Being a member also has other great benefits including free admission to special Center events, priority seating, and free movie screenings.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - The ASO offers a wide variety of subscription packages giving symphony lovers a lot of options when it comes to saving on tickets.

• Classical Series- The Symphony breaks down their classical concert offerings into four sections each containing six concerts allowing customers to purchase lower priced packages than an entire season ticket. Each set of the series varies in price with tickets starting at $114. A special four-show mini series can be purchased for as low as $76 while a five-concert option starts at $95 per person.
• POPS! Series- If you're more into the works of contemporary artists, the ASO offers three and six-show ticketing options, which range in price from $114 to $378 per ticket.
• Compose Your Own Series- You can pick and choose what shows you want to attend while still getting a discounted ticket rate when you build your own ASO show calendar as part of this package. Prices vary by the number of shows you wish to attend.
• New Era Concerts- See the next generation of symphony all-stars at the three concerts that are part of the New Era Concerts Package. Each performance features the sounds of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and tickets are just $25.

The Atlanta Opera - Atlanta's premier opera company guarantees their 2015-16 season subscribers "the best value, the best seats, the best flexibility, and the best service." Their four ticketing options allow subscribers to choose the day of the week they'd like to attend each performance Tuesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, starting at $67.92 per person.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre - Save up to 33% on your tickets to see shows put on by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center by purchasing a season subscription. If you opt to go to preview performances you get see the entire season for just $60 per person. Traditional weekday and weekend performance packages will run you $115+ per person. Not sure when you want to go? A Flex Pass is $130 per person and includes each of the scheduled shows.

Actor's Express - The Atlanta theater is kicking up their usual offerings a notch by offering six shows for the 2015-16 season instead of the usual five. They're also giving season ticket holders more bang for their buck with new reserved premium seating, free ticket exchanges, an invitation to Actor's Express' holiday party, and more.

• Weekday Package - See a show on Wednesday or Thursday for just $132 per person.
• Open Run - For $168 you get ultimate flexibility with the ability to get tickets for each of the shows on the date of your choosing except for opening night.
• Opening Night - Bask in the glitz and glamour of opening night with this packages that only allows ticket holders to see productions on their opening night. An invitation to stay after the show and party with the cast and crew is included with the $210 per person subscription cost.

Atlanta Ballet - The 2015-16 season kicks off with the 20th anniversary of The Nutcracker at The Fox Theatre and continues through the company's annual MAYhem performance next May. Subscribe to the entire season of Atlanta Ballet performances for as little as $92 per person.

Aurora Theatre - Gwinnett's only professional theater recently announced their 2015-16 20th anniversary season and you can save big (up to 71%) with a season ticket subscription. All you need to do is pick the day of the week you want to attend. Tickets to see all six mainstage shows start at $95.04 per person.