'Indian Blood' opens Friday at Florida Rep

COURTESY PHOTO Carrie Lund, Daniel Benzing and Peter Thomasson in "Indian Blood." "Indian Blood" by A.R. Gurney, a play the New York Times called a "snow globe for the stage," opens at Florida Repertory Theatre on Friday, Nov. 28.

But, before the show opens, the Rep is selling $10 seats for a special

Thanksgiving Day preview on Thursday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m.

"Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season," said Producing Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo, "And 'Indian Blood' is a great comedy and beautiful play about a family at Christmastime in 1946. We want you to kick off your holiday season with us, and enjoy a night at the theater."

The holiday season is a time to look back and to look ahead, and this nostalgic southeastern United States premiere does just that. "Indian Blood" is the story of 16-year-old Eddie, who is in trouble at school, finding himself, his WASP family, his city of Buffalo — and even 1940s American society — at a crossroads of sorts. At once hilarious and poignant, "Indian Blood" is a holiday gift that audiences will cherish.

LUND In addition to the $10 Thanksgiving seats, Florida Rep is offering this performances to students completely free of charge. On Thanksgiving Day, the show is free for any high school or college student with a valid student ID. The performance begins at 8 p.m., and $10 seats are available by calling or visiting the box office at 332-4488.

"It is part of our mission to make theatre accessible to all, and we stand by that mission," Mr. Cacioppo said. "We believe that anyone who wants to see a play here should be able to."

"Indian Blood," by A.R. Gurney, plays at Florida Rep Nov. 28 through Dec. 21. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, Sunday and selected Saturdays. A special twilight performance will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30. "Indian Blood" carries a PG-13 rating and contains some brief adult language. It is not recommended for young children.

Florida Repertory Theatre is located on Bay Street between Jackson and Hendry in the Historic Arcade Theatre in the Fort Myers River District. Subscriptions and single tickets are available through the box office at 332- 4488, or at www. floridarep.org.

BENZING if you go

>> What: "Indian Blood"

>>When: Opens Friday, Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 21. A special Thanksgiving Day preview is at 8 p.m., Nov. 27. Tickets for this performance are $10

>>Where: The Florida Repertory Theatre, 2267 First Street, between Hendry and Jackson, in the historic Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers

>> Cost: $38 and $34

>> Info: Call 332-4488 or go to www. FloridaRep.org

HOWARD COURTESY PHPTO Daniel Benzing and Partick Simone in "Indian Blood," opening Friday, Nov. 28 at the Florida Repertory Theatre.