The Mischief Makers, by Lowell Swortzell, plays on April 19 & May 10, and shows us what happens when Anansi the Spider from Africa, Reynard the Fox from Europe, and the Native American Raven mysteriously find themselves on the same totem pole. These three tricksters must compete to see who is the cleverest and most cunning. This delightful story is woven from the rich and varied mythology and folklore from all over the world, and before the game is over, these three wily characters will have the audience in stitches!
ZAP!, playing 26, is an electrifying play about electricity – safety, history and conservation - and is the centerpiece of the Educational Theatre programs this season. Produced in partnership with LCEC (Lee County Electric Cooperative), ZAP! is a special commission, written by award-winning playwright, Eric Coble.
It is the story of Joanna Wilcox, a girl who doesn’t ask why the lights come on or what powers her flat screen TV. Audiences will join her on a fun and colorful journey of electric proportions! With the help of Zap, an Electrical Super Hero, and the three other stimulating spirits, Joanna travels through time to learn how to Get Smart, Get Safe and Get Saving!
Ms. Courageous, which plays May 3, is a collage of scenes from the lives of Elizabeth Blackwell and Marie Curie. Blackwell was the first woman in the United States to become a doctor with a medical degree, and Curie won two Nobel prizes for her work in physics and chemistry. Written by Joanna Halpert Kraus, Ms. Courageous explores the difficulties and challenges these two remarkable women faced and overcame.
Tickets to Lunchbox Theatre are $12, and admission includes the performance, a boxed lunch provided by McAlister’s Deli, and an interactive workshop with the cast. You can purchase tickets online at www.floridarep.org or by calling Florida Rep’s box office at 239-332-4488. Please do not call the Brick Bar for ticket information.
Florida Repertory Theatre is located on Bay between Jackson and Hendry in the Fort Myers River District, and the Brick Bar Theatre is just down the street at 2226 Bay St. |
