PLAY DATE: The Thanksgiving Play

The Civic is making it easier for parents to enjoy live theatre through our Play Date program! We offer a fun, free, on-site theatre workshop for ages 5-12 during select Mainstage matinees. Purchase a ticket for the first Saturday matinee (2 p.m.) of any of the following Season 76 performances and register your child for Play Date during the show: The Thanksgiving Play: October 31 A Christmas Carol: December 12 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: January 30 The 39 Steps: March 13 Disney’s The Little Mermaid: May 1 Play Date is held in Studio A and begins half an hour before showtime, running from 1:30 p.m. until the end of the performance, or 4:45 p.m. at the latest. Children ages 5-12 will engage in a fun, on-site theatre workshop focused on collaborative play, featuring exercises in acting, music, creative movement, and art, while parents enjoy the performance! A team of trained teaching artists from The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre will provide age-appropriate activities, often inspired by the play, allowing kids to explore their creativity and introduce them to the world of theatre. Space is limited to 20 children. Your child must be age 5-12 by the day of your chosen Play Date. This offer is subject to availability and valid only for the dates listed. Register online or contact the box office at (352) 236-2274. Registration for each Play Date opens the day tickets go on sale for each show. Plan ahead for the season: The Thanksgiving Play: August 29 A Christmas Carol: October 9 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: November 28 The 39 Steps: January 11 Disney’s The Little Mermaid: February 28

Source: https://thecivic.org/event/play-date-the-thanksgiving-play/