Theatre Lab Begins Second Decade of Programming New Work
Promotional photo by Manny Zaldivar. Actors pictured (center, then clockwise from bottom left): Pryscila Cassiano Salinas, Randall Swinton, Heather Simsay, Dayana Morales, Casey Sacco and Brendan Feingold.
The season opens with a Heckscher Theatre for Families production 鈥 the world premiere of 鈥淗eebie Jeebies: Tales from the Midnight Campfire鈥 by local playwright and educator Gina Mont茅t. Commissioned specifically for Theatre Lab, the play reimagines spooky stories from classic literature for modern audiences. Tickets are $25 for adults, and each adult ticket includes up to two free student tickets. Additional student tickets are $5 each. Tickets and season subscriptions are available at or by calling 561-297-6124.
鈥These family productions are meant to entertain and engage the imaginations of audience members of all ages, and they鈥檙e some of my favorites of our past productions,鈥 said Matt Stabile, producing artistic director at Theatre Lab. 鈥Heebie Jeebies is a hilarious evening of thrills and mild chills 鈥 the perfect family outing for fans of 鈥淕oosebumps鈥 and 鈥淭he Twilight Zone.鈥 It will also inspire thousands of students across South Florida to create and share original stories of their own.鈥
Pre-show events will be held one hour before the performances. Activities include free creative writing workshops for students in grades 4鈥12 on Saturdays at 2 p.m.; 鈥淪鈥檓ores Saturdays鈥 with free s鈥檓ores on the patio at 6 p.m.; and 鈥淐rafty Sundays鈥 at 2 p.m. with arts and crafts on the patio.
The production also serves as the centerpiece of The Future PAGES Project, which offers free in-school creative writing workshops and field trips for students in grades 4鈥12 across Palm Beach and Broward counties. Since its launch in 2015, the program has served more than 12,000 students at no cost.
鈥淥ur program starts with a visit to partner schools, where we provide a writing workshop to help students identify and utilize the parts of a story,鈥 said Jill Carr, Theatre Lab鈥檚 director of education and community outreach. 鈥淭his year鈥檚 theme is 鈥楴othing to Fear,鈥 and we鈥檙e excited to read the dynamic and surprising stories the show and program will inspire.鈥
Heckscher Theatre for Families Production
Heebie Jeebies: Tales from the Midnight Campfire
By Gina Mont茅t
World premiere and Heckscher Theatre for Families commission
Directed by Matt Stabile
Charlie hates summer camp. After plotting her escape and sneaking out of her cabin one night, she stumbles upon a group of campers deep in the woods. They promise to help her get home, but only if she agrees to spend the night listening to their spooky campfire stories. Will Charlie survive the night 鈥 and their haunting tales?
Local playwright and educator Gina Mont茅t returns to Theatre Lab with her newest show, commissioned specifically for the annual Heckscher Theatre for Families production. Inspired by classic spooky stories updated for modern times, 鈥淗eebie Jeebies鈥 is billed as 鈥渁 hilarious evening of thrills and mild chills鈥 and is recommended for fans of 鈥淕oosebumps鈥 and 鈥淭he Twilight Zone.鈥
Dates: Sept. 20鈥揙ct. 12
Performances: Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
Field trip performances: Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (for partner schools and organizations)
Pre-show events:
- Saturdays at 2 p.m.: Free creative writing workshops for students in grades 4鈥12
- Saturdays at 6 p.m.: 鈥淪鈥檓ores Saturdays鈥 with free s鈥檓ores on the patio
- Sundays at 2 p.m.: 鈥淐rafty Sundays鈥 with arts and crafts on the patio
All performances take place at the Heckscher Stage in Parliament Hall, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
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