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Educating Rita

"A TRIUMPH! Excellant! Brilliant Acting! Mesmerizing, Entertaining and Thought-Provoking!"
—Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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"Charming! Exciting! JESSICA WORTHAM'S RITA is A FORCE OF NATURE!"
—Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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"AMUSES TO NO END! IMPRESSIVE! A Love Letter to Literature!"
—Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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  • EDUCATING RITA opens at Florida Rep!

    • The Fantasticks

    "Simply FANTASTIC! Gorgeous! Evocative! Poignant! Perfect for Lovers both Young and Old!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "A MUST-SEE! Hilarious! Enchanting! Beautiful Songs You'll Be Humming Out the Door!"
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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    "Superb! Wonderful! Spectacular Voices! Thoroughly Enjoyable!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • News-Press Feature Article on The Fantasticks

    • Other Desert Cities

    "Thought provoking, moving and humorous! More than timely!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "Jaw-Dropping! Downright Riveting! Will keep you rooted to your seat!"
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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    "Powerful! Brilliant! Engrossing! Smart Theatre that will leave audiences talking and thinking for days!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "Family history seen through veils of perception": Interview with leading actress, Rachel Burttram
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • "An Electrifying Drama! Incredibly Moving! Plenty of Humor!" -The River Weekly, Read the Review on Page 24
  • Other Desert Cities Preview in Naples Daily News
  • Other Desert Cities Opens at Florida Rep!

    • Miracle on South Division Street

    "Laughing Live: A remarkable play...with a wonderful cast! Laughs rarely stopped!"
    —Letter to the Editor, The News-Press, from Victor A. Smith
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    "Wall-to-wall funny! Jaw-dropping surprises! Plenty of good humor & heart!"
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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    "Puts the fun in dysfunctional! Charming! Pitch-perfect! Laughs come quickly! Lines bring down the house!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "Comedy galore! Masterful! Terrific! Waves of laughter are fast and unstoppable!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • "Hilarious! The cast could not be more perfect!" -The River Weekly, Read the Review on Page 20
  • Tom Dudzick Interview with Charles Runnells of The News-Press
  • Playwright Visits Florida Rep!

    • Time Stands Still

    "Superb! Enthralling! Perfect! A window into how individuals move through their lives!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "Profound! Brilliantly funny! The best production of the SW Florida season!"
    —Sidney B. Simon, The Sanibel-Captiva Islander
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    "A richly layered drama! Plenty of humor! Inspires both emotion and thought."
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "You feel like a fly on the wall, peering into a realistic set and watching as life unfolds."
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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  • "Spectacular! A play that remains in your mind." -The River Weekly, Read the Review on Page 22
  • BroadwayWorld: Time Stands Still opens at Florida Rep
  • Tickets going fast for Time Stands Still!

    • The Little Foxes

    "SUPERLATIVE! Theatrical Effectiveness! Florida Rep's revival gets EVERYTHING out of The Little Foxes that there is to be gotten!"
    —Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
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    "NO WEAK LINKS! It's ENTERTAINING and GRIPPING theatre!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "TERRIFIC ACTING. STRONG PERFORMANCES."
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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  • An Interview with Little Foxes Director, Maureen Heffernan -Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
  • BroadwayWorld Photo Flash: The Little Foxes at Florida Rep
  • The Little Foxes Opens at Florida Rep

    • The Santaland Diaries

    "Unwrap this glittering box of snark, tied with ribbons of laughter!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "Santaland Diaries spices up standard holiday fare!"
    —Amy Sowder, The News-Press
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  • An Interview with Jason Parrish and Chris Clavelli -Charles Runnells, The News-Press
  • Elf vs. Elf; An interview with ELF's Buddy and SANTALAND's Crumpet -Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
  • Check THIS list twice! A Holiday Happenings Round-up -Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
  • Santaland EXTENDS!
  • Santaland Returns for a 4th Season, BroadwayWorld

    • Talley's Folly

    "As perfect as a poem, as heartfelt as a love letter!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "Delicate, poetic, and deeply emotional!"
    —Charles Runnells, The News-Press
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    "It was a perfect evening of live theater!"
    —Sidney B. Simon, Sanibel-Captiva Islander
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  • Great Performances -Chris Silk, Naples News
  • Talley's Folly Brings Romance -Justin P. Cowan, BroadwayWorld

    • Camping with Henry & Tom

    "A two-hour battle of wits! An elegant, funny and entertaining production!"
    —Louise Wigglesworth, The New-Press
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    "A lesson on humanity! Shockingly timely!"
    —Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "Intriguing and exhilarating! a first-rate night at the theater. ArtStage is a space where theater magic happens!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • The News-Press' Charles Runnells Talks about Florida Rep's ArtStage Renovation
  • ArtStage's Opening night on WINK TV

    • Ken Ludwig's Lend Me a Tenor

    "COMEDY GOLD! KEEPS THE LAUGHS COMING! Florida Rep gets its 15th season off to a RIB-TICKLING start!"
    —Charles Runnells, The New-Press
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    "A night full of LAUGHTER, HEART and CHEER!"
    —Justin P. Cowan, BroadwayWorld.com
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    "INGENIOUS! TERRIFIC! PERFECT! Makes you laugh over and over again!"
    —Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • "I can’t remember when I’ve heard an audience laugh out loud so often!" —Di Saggau, River Weekly
  • "A professional cast delivers the silliness with obvious glee!" —Chris Silk, Naples News
  • Video Exclusive: Behind the Scenes with Lend Me a Tenor

    • The Mystery of Irma Vep

    "A HILARIOUS ROMP! THRILL-A-MINUTE ACTION & VA-VA-VOOM OUTRAGEOUSNESS! The Show Serves Up A Huge Basket Of Laughs!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "EXTREMELY FUNNY! "Irma Vep" is inspiried Lunacy!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "You'll have a blast! Just the right touch of lunacy"
    — Charles Runnells, News Press
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: Irma Vep!" —Broadway World
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    • [Title of Show]

    ""[title of show] brings the funny in a big way! Delightful! Fun! Snarky! & Wonderfully Quippy!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    ""Read my exclusive interview with "[title of show]" composer (and Fort Myers native) Jeff Bowen!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: [Title of Show]!" —Broadway World

    • Black Tie

    ""HILARIOUS! DELIGHTFUL! HEARTWARMING! If you have ever planned a wedding- you'll laugh!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "Performances are TOP-NOTCH!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "The show's heart is in the right place!"
    — Charles Runnells, News Press
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: Black Tie!" —Broadway World
  • "Black Tie at Florida Rep!" —Playbill
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    • RED

    "RED IS A MUST-SEE! A CAPTIVATING VERBAL BATTLE! INTELLIGENT, PASSIONATE DIALOGUE! McNulty and McElwee WORK WONDERS…You forget that you’re watching actors! RED IS THEATRE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER! IT ENGAGES YOUR HEART! IT ENGAGES YOUR MIND! IT CHANGES THE WAY YOU THINK!"
    —     Charles Runnells, New Press
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    "SEDUCTIVE! SEXY! FASCINATING! RED flings thoughts and philosophy and ideas about the stage like drops of paint! The audience can FEEL THE TENSION of an artist struggling with his legacy. AN ORGY OF FAST, FURIOUS BRUSHSTROKES! A distinctly EDGY and ENTERTAINING piece of theatre!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "HEARTSTOPPING, THOUGHT- PROVOKING, CHALLENGING and COMPLEX! JAM-PACKED 90 MINUTES! A feast for both the mind and heart! OVERWHELMINGLY POWERFUL!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "EXTRAORDINARY! ENTHRALLING! ENGROSSING! and THRILLING! McNulty and McElwee are at their best! Florida Rep's "Red" captures the audience!"
    — Marsha Wagner, Sanibel-Captiva Islander
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    Florida Rep Stage Play At Phil
    — Charles Runnells, New Press
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    Seeing Red! Florida Rep Brings Rothko And His Paintings To The Stages!
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: RED!" —Playbill
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    • TRU

    ""Sassy and saucy was never so much fun! Terrifically Entertaining! Stylish, fascinating and full of wit and verve! A "Tru"-ly great night!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "Mark Chambers protrays Mr. Capote with glee!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "ENGAGING! FASCINATING! Draws Playgoers Into The World Of Capote!"
    — Drew Sterwald, News Press
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: Tru!" —Broadway World

    • Bedroom Farce

    ""Set the lava lamp for laughs- and dive in!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples News
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    "The Laughs come fast and furious! Absolutely Hysterical!"
    — Marsha Wagner, Sanibel-Captiva Islander
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    "Outstanding comedic acting!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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  • "Florida Rep Presents: Bedroom Farce" —Broadway World

    • The Year of Magical Thinking

    "Intimate. Enchanting. Perfect.
    Morsey brings Didion to life with a delicate touch."
    — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "Superb. Carefully Crafted. 'The Year of Magical Thinking' has moments of insight, moments of emotion and moments that are food for thought."
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    God of Carnage

    "AS GOOD AS BROADWAY! Directed with hair-trigger percision! Staging is so fine it could be used to teach students how to direct a farce! COULDN'T BE BETTER!"
    — Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
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    "HILARIOUS! FUN TO WATCH! EXCELLENT!"
    — Drew Sterwald, News Press
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    "STUNNING! AWE-INSPIRING! INTRIGUING! Sure to leave audiences talking about it long after the final bows!"
    — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "A Tag-Team bout of couples behaving badly! LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY! MAGNIFICENT! One of the MOST SATISFYING evenings you're likely to spend inside a theater!" — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    “A comedy of manners…without the manners!"
    —     Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    The Santaland Diaries

    Silk Interviews Parrish and Clavelli
    —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "Unwrap "The Santaland Diaries" today!"
    — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    Santaland Interview on WINK News!
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    It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    "CHARMING! ENGAGING! ENTIRELY SUPERB! Delivers a heaping package of warm fuzzies for families to enjoy!" — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "SWEET! MAGICAL! The perfect production for the season!" — Nancy Stetson,Florida Weekly
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    "Florida Rep has worked some Christmas-time magic! If you love the classic movie, you're sure to love the radio play!" — Charles Runnells, New Press
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    Rumors

    "ENORMOUS FUN! OUTRIGHT SILLINESS! TRULY GUT-BUSTING! Rumors brings a literate script together with a professional cast at the top of their game!" — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "BRILLIANT! WONDERFUL! SHEER LUNACY! If you're in desperate need of some levity, Rumors is definitely the play to see!" — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    "FUNNIEST AND CLEVEREST! A PLEASURE TO WATCH! Rumors is unapologetically and delightfully silly!" — Di Saggau,The River Weekly
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    Lucky Season 13 Highlights

    Sylvia
    "Florida Rep is one of America't top repertory companies!" — Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
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    August: Osage County
    "August: Osage County is devastatingly powerful; horrifying, yet funny. It’s a masterpiece of American theater!" — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    39 Steps
    "Consistently Excellent!" — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    The Santaland Diaries
    Jason in Santaland, An interview with Ft. Myers Magazine — Andrew Elias, Ft. Myers Magazine
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    High Flying Season 12 Highlights

    You Can't Take It With You
    "Florida Rep's Revival Sets the Bar High!" — Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
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    The Santaland Diaries
    Santaland snarks through the winter of a writer's discontent — Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    Boeing-Boeing
    Florida Rep Takes Off with 'Boeing-Boeing.' — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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    Past Season Press Highlights

    "Profoundly satisfying..." — Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
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    "A powerful production." —Chris Silk, Naples Daily News
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    "A good old fashioned love story." — Drew Sterwald, Fort Myers News-Press
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    "Hauntingly Beautiful." — Nancy Stetson, Florida Weekly
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