After becoming a subscriber, I started meeting some of the same people at performances and events.  I began developing friendships based on shared common interests.  These friendships included not just fellow theatergoers, but also Cygnet staff and performers. After a while, I was sharing not only common interests, but also a desire this nascent theater be nurtured and grow into an established and flourishing theater with longevity.  I wanted to be part of the success of Cygnet, as if it were a child and I a parent or aunt.  This is family.