  The V=4.48 F4 main-sequence star theta Cyg is the brightest star observable
in the Kepler spacecraft field-of-view. Short-cadence (58.8 s) photometric data
were obtained by Kepler during 2010 June-September. Preliminary analysis shows
solar-like oscillations in the frequency range 1200- 2500 microHz. To interpret
these data and to motivate further observations, we use observational
constraints from the literature to construct stellar evolution and pulsation
models for this star. We compare the observed large frequency separation of the
solar-like oscillations with the model predictions, and discuss the prospects
for gamma Doradus-like g-mode pulsations, given the observational constraints.
We discuss the value of angular diameter measurements from optical
interferometry for constraining stellar properties and the implications for
asteroseismology.
