“Twelfth Night” Review: A youth-focused production of a Shakespearean comedy. By Terry Teachout August 27, 2020 Read the Review at WSJ.com Watch On-Demand! Florida Repertory Theatre, which webcast a superior production of Lucas Hnath’s “A Doll’s House, Part 2” back in April, is now streaming a delightful modern-dress version of “Twelfth Night” that is performed on the simplest…
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Florida Rep Education is pleased to present this comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! This reading is free, but in an effort to raise funds for Florida Rep’s Educational Programming, the theatre asks for a donation of $10 for students and $15 for adults to watch this virtual reading. SHE KILLS MONSTERS…
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FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Department is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 Season line-up for its Theatre Conservatory, Theatre for Young Audiences Touring Series, and its third offering for the 2021 Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta. Overseen by Education Director Kody C Jones, Florida Rep’s Educational Programming reaches upwards of 45,000 young…
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – ‘Matilda’ is a show for anyone who has ever faced adversity or a bully in their life. Matilda The Musical is a treat for the entire family and is playing on stage at the Florida Repertory Theatre in downtown Fort Myers. This show is made up of 41 talented Southwest Florida drama…
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Florida Repertory Theatre Education’s conservatory production of MATILDA, directed by Christina DeCarlo, tells the story of a strong, smart young girl who is determined to make things right. Mia Zottolo plays Matilda Wormwood, and I thought she was fantastic. She exemplified Matilda’s strength, determination, and creativity perfectly while also showing the longing Matilda has to…
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August 16, 2019 Isaac Kueber and Katie Means star in Florida Rep’s Conservatory production of “Spring Awakening.” (Photo: Joe Dafeldecker) Teen sex. Suicide. Rape. Masturbation. Abortion. Child abuse. No wonder Florida Rep slapped a parental advisory on “Spring Awakening,” the Tony Award-winning musical opening Friday in Fort Myers. “They don’t sugarcoat it at all!” says 18-year-old Cape Coral actor Katie…
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Florida Repertory Theatre Education’s conservatory production of SPRING AWAKENING brings topics that are often considered “taboo” for youth to life on stage, showcasing the dangers of a lack of education, discussion, and sympathy. This production of SPRING AWAKENING is especially important because not only does it allow the audience to view and discuss these topics,…
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Charles Runnells, Fort Myers News-PressPublished 9:00 a.m. ET Aug. 7, 2019 CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Teen sex. Suicide. Rape. Masturbation. Abortion. Child abuse. No wonder Florida Rep slapped a parental advisory on “Spring Awakening,” the Tony Award-winning musical opening Friday in Fort Myers. “They don’t sugarcoat it at all!” says 18-year-old Cape Coral actor Katie Means, who plays the naïve teenager Wendla.…
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Florida Rep Education’s production of NEWSIES, directed by Kody C Jones, brings the inspirational, high-energy Disney musical to life on Florida Rep’s stage in a tremendous way. Sawyer True plays Jack Kelly, and I was thoroughly impressed with his performance. Not only was he talented vocally, but he also brought a wonderful emotional maturity to Jack.…
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FORT MYERS, FL – Florida Repertory Theatre’s Education Department is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season line-up. The Education Department season includes productions in its popular Theatre Conservatory Program, its second offering for the 2020 Junior Theatre Festival, and Theatre for Young Audiences Series, which tours across Southwest Florida to grades K through 12.Overseen by…
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