PNT & CTN Present LAUGHING OUT LOUD, 10/23

Performance Network Theatre presents "Laugh out Loud" with Jim Carmody on Saturday, October 23 at 1pm. This all-ages show, part of The Children's Theatre Network's Saturday Series for Young Audiences, will be followed by a milk and cookies reception.

"Laugh out Loud" is 45 minutes of side-splitting family entertainment.  Packed with audience involvement, magic, music, jokes, absurdities and good old-fashioned fun! Jim Carmody's exciting, fast-paced style of educational entertainment is the secret to his success.  For more than 28 years he's been spreading his message and inspiring America's youth with all the thrills and excitement of his live performances. Appropriate for all ages!

Tickets for "Laugh Out Loud" are $10 for adults and $7 for those under 16. Tickets can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734-663-0681, online at www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance.

Subscriptions for the eight-show 2010-2011 Saturday Series for Young Audiences Season are also available through the box office. Subscriptions are $44 for kids and $64 for adults.

Children's Theatre Network is a touring program dedicated to awakening the creativity, intellect and compassion of our youth through the power and fun of live performance. Performance Network presents each of the productions one Saturday a month on its Main Stage. These shows are great entertainment for all ages and include a milk and cookie reception following each performance.

Founded in 1981, Performance Network Theatre has grown from a fledgling company to Ann Arbor's only resident, professional theatre. The Network reaches 40,000 theatre patrons and children each year through the year-round Professional Series and The Children's Theatre Network. Performance Network also presents the Fireside Festival of New Works and a series of classes on theatre-related topics. The Network provides uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produces works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists.