Public Theater Free First Performance Standby

I know this post is sort of last minute, but I was hoping to snag a spot on the waitlist for standby tickets for Southern Comfort tonight. They open the list at 6, but do people usually get there earlier? It's roughly 4:30 right now; should I head over now? Has anyone had success with standby tickets for Free First Performances at The Public?

starcatchers said: "I believe the free tickets are only available through the lottery. I could be wrong.

They do have a standby waitlist that opens an hour before the show! I was third and got in with a really nice seat. (sorry if this post is useless now)