BWW Review: INTO THE BREECHES! at Florida Repertory Theatre
by Elizabeth James - Feb 18, 2022
INTO THE BREECHES! at Florida Repertory Theatre tells the story of a group of women who band together during World War II to take on and perform Shakespeare plays in a time when the theatre industry was typically only run by men.
BWW Review: THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Florida Repertory Theatre is Superbly Spooky
by Elizabeth James - Nov 2, 2021
THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by Steve Pacek, tells the story of Arthur Kipps, who has been haunted by a dark past and is desperate to rid himself of it by having his story told. He enlists the help of a young actor, who then plays younger Arthur Kipps while the older Arthur Kipps plays the rest of the people he encountered, for the purpose of their reenactment.
Florida Rep's 2020 PlayLab Kicks Off November 5 With All-Virtual Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2020
Florida Repertory Theatre's 2020 PlayLab Festival of New Works kicks off Nov. 5th at 7 PM with the virtual reading of 'Spay' by Madison Fiedler, and continues with LIVE virtual readings on Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 3, and 10. The Festival also includes a Playwrights' Panel on Dec. 11 at 3:30 PM, where the festival playwrights talk about their craft and take questions from the audience.
Florida Rep Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020
Florida Rep has announced a whole slate of digital offerings as its Fall 2020 Virtual Season. The fall season includes the Stage@Home Virtual Talkback Series (through Oct. 30), the 2020 Virtual PlayLab Festival (Nov. 5-Dec. 11), and a streaming production of 'Clue' starring the theatre's ensemble of professional actors (Oct. 29-Nov. 1).
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Comes to the Historic Arcade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre has announced the opening of 'An Inspector Calls' by J.B. Priestley to continue it's 2019-2020 Season. Playing in the Historic Arcade Theatre Dec. 6-22, the run includes four nearly sold-out previews Dec. 3-5.
Florida Rep Announces Casts And Directors For 2019 PlayLab Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre's 2019 PlayLab Festival of New Plays and Emerging Voices kicks off May 9 with readings of five new plays and one musical, a command performance of the world-premiere play for young audiences, 'Refugee,' and a Keynote Address from literary agent, Susan Gurman.
Hilarious New Comedy Opens in Florida Rep's ArtStage Studio Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 27, 2019
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the opening of 'Native Gardens' by Karen Zacarias playing to an already-extended run April 5 to May 19 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. The run includes four discounted previews April 2 - 4 that are nearly sold out.
Florida Repertory Theatre Presents DAMASCUS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce that tickets are selling fast for 'Damascus' by Bennett Fisher, playing through December 9th in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. The Southeastern United States premiere of the immersive thriller was read in Florida Rep's 2017 PlayLab Festival, and the full production opened earlier this month to sold-out houses. Tickets are priced at $55 and available through the box office at 239-332-4488 and online at www.floridarep.org.
BWW Review: DAMASCUS at Florida Rep is Provocative and Powerful
by Emily Yorgey - Nov 19, 2018
DAMASCUS at Florida Repertory Theatre, directed by V Craig Heidenreich, brings a fresh and exciting piece of theatre to Fort Myers. This psychological thriller, chosen at Florida Rep's 2017 PlayLab festival, gives audiences a new perspective on how they view other people.
New Psychological Thriller DAMASCUS Opens At Florida Rep
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 9, 2018
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the southeastern United States premiere of "Damascus," a psychological thriller chosen from the theatre's popular PlayLab festival of new works in 2017. Playing November 9 to December 9 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre, the run includes four nearly sold out preview performances November 6-8 and features a talkback with the cast and playwright following the matinee performance on November 17.
New Psychological Thriller DAMASCUS Opens At Florida Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the southeastern United States premiere of "Damascus," a psychological thriller chosen from the theatre's popular PlayLab festival of new works in 2017. Playing November 9 to December 9 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre, the run includes four nearly sold out preview performances November 6-8 and features a talkback with the cast and playwright following the matinee performance on November 17.
Casting & Creative Teams Announced For Five Florida Rep Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2018
Florida Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce directors for its 2018-2019 Season and complete casting for five of its upcoming productions. The theatre's 21st season is set to open to previews Sept. 18 with the moving, one-woman comedy, Becoming Dr. Ruth, which kicks off a nine-show season in the theatre's two venues.