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Welcome to our 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Season!

On behalf of all of us at Florida Rep, I am honored to welcome you to our 25th season.

I remember so clearly our inaugural 1998-1999 season. Our first production Noises Off had those first audiences laughing in the aisles, setting the bar for what was to follow. It was so successful that we revived it in our 13th year starring Jason Parrish, early in his career here, alongside Vicki Boyle, in her Florida Rep debut.

As a longtime Board Member, I’ve seen nearly every production so it’s hard to pick my fondest memory, but a highlight was watching my husband making his “professional” debut with a walk-on role in Inherit the Wind. As you sit back, I encourage you to reflect on your history with Florida Rep. I hope you feel as grateful as I do that Florida Rep is here working to keep professional theatre alive in Downtown Fort Myers. If this is your first visit, I hope you are inspired to return.

Our education department is also critical to our success and plays an important part in the cultural health of our community. We are proud to offer classes for all ages and have brought theatre to thousands of Lee County students. Our Conservatory Program for advanced-level students celebrated a milestone last fall when a group of local young artists took the stage alongside professional actors in West Side Story.

It is also vital that Florida Rep give back to the industry by nurturing new works. Our Playlab festival invites playwrights to submit their new offerings and since its inception in 2014, has produced 32 play readings including two commissioned works for young audiences. It is also responsible for six world premieres or regional premiere productions.

We want to thank you for all the ways you support us—from major donations to ticket purchases. It’s only through your financial support that we are able to present the Broadway-quality productions you deserve. Ticket sales alone cannot sustain us. If you able, we hope you will consider donating today.

In closing, and most importantly, I invite you to sit back and enjoy the show!

Janice Danzig, Chairperson Board of Directors