| View this email in your browser VENUS IN FUR Sizzles! Couples Enjoy Free Bubbles & Sweets. Grab your main squeeze and join us for any Friday or Saturday evening performance of VENUS IN FUR and enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY glass of house champagne and sweet treats to share. This special date night promotion* is offered on Fridays April 25, & May 2, 9, & 16 or Saturdays April 26, & May 3, 10, & 17. To secure your benefits*, use promo code LeatherandLace during online check-out or reference this promotion when you visit or call the box office at 239-332-4488. In VENUS IN FUR, an audition spirals into an intense battle of wit, will, and sexual powerplay when Thomas, a director/playwright, who after a long day of abysmal auditions for his adaptation of the 19th century Ger- man erotica novel is suddenly confronted by Vanda, a crass, pushy act- ress seeking consideration for the role. What Thomas discovers, is Van- da not only shares the name of the lead character in his play, but also has a surprising understanding of the material. As the pair work through the script, the roleplay becomes intense, erotic, and less like acting as the lines between reality and theatrics become increasingly blurred. VENUS IN FUR by David Ives DIRECTED BY Chris Clavelli SPONSORED BY Bruce & Janet Bunch This sultry, witty, and romantic dramedy plays through May 18 in the ArtStage Studio Theatre. (Includes profanity and sexual references.) PLAYLAB Festival of New Works May 1 – 4! This year’s lineup includes five plays chosen from an open call for submissions. During the intensive weekend festival, playwrights work with a professional director and a cast of actors from the local area and from across the state. Each play rehearses and performs for a combined 15 hours to workshop and develop their piece. Selected works include a humor-laced, unconventional family drama “Why We Go To Florida,” by Kenneth Jones (author of last year’s PlayLab selection, “Ten Minutes On A Bench”); “Dalloway: Summer at Bourton,” a delightful romance and pop-period prequel to Virginia Woolf’s famous novel by Lind- say Joelle; “Swiped,” a thrilling drama by Samara Siskind, explores themes of privilege and implicit bias; “1999” a drama posing questions about artistic production, academic freedom/ danger, and power by Stacey Isom Campbell; and “Lemonade,” a fresh-pressed musical adventure about growing up, friendship, grief, and communicating with others even when you don’t see eye to eye – with book, music, and lyrics by Jesse Corbin. CLICK TO LEARN MORE STAND-UP COMEDY continues on Friday! JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY IN APRIL! Laugh Out Loud with Tim Boyd & Rob Churchill THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 25… Funny men Tim Boyd headlines and Rob Churchill join us for our next Stand-Up Comedy night. Boyd is a born storyteller with lightning quick wit and relatable humor. Churchill’s comedy is smart and energetic. LEARN MORE OR BUY TICKETS HERE! Summer Fun on the Horizon… ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 Divinely Hilarious SISTER Returns in June! Denise Fennell, the actress behind the nun habit in last summer’s LATE NITE CATECHISM returns in June to ‘teach’ Florida Rep audiences new (and hilarious) les- sons on the sacraments of marriage and last rites! Inter- active fun is guaranteed in “‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3!” Get tickets now, class runs June 11 through July 3 in the ArtStage. SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE NOW for the 2025-2026 Season! Prices start at $294 for six shows! Don’t Wait for Full Price, Subscribe & Save! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE! Single Tickets go on sale July 15! ATTENTION SEASON SUBSCRIBERS…Renewal deadline is MAY 23. Renew for the 2025-2026 season to keep your favorite seats or to adjust/up- grade your package. Pictured: Kathleen Simmonds and David McElwee from VENUS IN FUR Florida Repertory Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, FEI #65-0827621. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Copyright © 2025 Florida Repertory Theatre, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Florida Repertory Theatre PO Box 2483 Fort Myers, FL 33902-2483 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
