Pressbrief 10/29/2008  

November 7th is Babysitting Night at Florida Rep

Born Yesterday, a classic election season comedy, is now playing at the Florida Repertory Theatre, and with the innovative new Babysitting Nights Program, parents now have no excuse to stay in on a Friday night.

Florida Rep is pleased to offer parents and children the unique opportunity to have a night at the theatre without going through the hassle of hiring a babysitter.

Born Yesterday Billie

"We'll do it for you," said Florida Rep's Education Director, Rachael Endrizzi, "and it sure beats having to hire and pay your own sitter."

Born Yesterday is a comic love story set against the background of post-war Washington politics. As funny as it is political, and touching as it is relevant, it is the perfect play for the heated 2008 election season, it shouldn't be missed.

Babysitting Nights is a program designed to give children an educational and interactive evening of creative games and learning - while mom and dad get a stress-free evening of award-winning professional Theatre.

Babysitting Night for the Rep's current production, Born Yesterday is Friday November 7th. The performance begins at 8pm, and parents can drop youngsters beginning at 7:30pm.

While their parents see the play, children will take part in an interactive theatre workshop, enjoy a snack and games. The cost for Babysitting is $10 for children ages 4 to 11 only with the purchase two regular price tickets ($34/$38) to that evening's performance.

"It's part of our mission to make Theatre accessible to everyone," Endrizzi finished, "and now busy parents have no excuse to miss out on a night at the Theatre."

Single ticket prices are $38, $34 and $20. Season subscriptions are now on sale through the box office, and subscribing is the most economical way to see Florida Rep's work, and packages are available that save up to 57% on single ticket prices. Call the box office at 239-332-4488.

Florida Repertory Theatre is located on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry in the Historic Arcade Theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Subscriptions and single tickets are available through the Box Office at 239.332.4488. Visit Florida Rep online at www.floridarep.org.

Contact:
Jason Parrish
Florida Repertory Theatre
T: 239-332-4665 x35
E: jasonparrish@floridarep.org
W: http://www.floridarep.org

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