Jason's Deli Partners with Florida Repertory

COURTESY PHOTO Trey Gerrald, Patrick Simone, Jessica Leach and Mary-Margaret Roberts in Florida Rep's "Cinderella Confidential" at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Florida Repertory Theatre is partnering with Jason's Deli in Southwest Florida, and when Florida Rep's Lunchbox Theatre Series opens on Jan. 10, every parent and child will be eating a Jason's Deli boxed lunch.

The $12 admission price includes a performance, a workshop and a boxed Jason's lunch with a sandwich, cookie, chips and a pickle.

"We're very happy to be working with Jason's Deli," said Florida Rep's Associate Director Jason Parrish. "This season is a time for breaking new ground with the Lunchbox Series. We're running a musical for the first time, we have a new home at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center — and now we're welcoming Jason's Deli to the family."

"At Jason's Deli, we believe you're never too young to play a part in the arts," said deli spokesperson Cathy Fernandez.

The Lunchbox Theatre Series is sponsored by Pamela Templeton and Fort Myers Toyota "The Family Store," and features three fun and exciting plays for children of all ages.

The series opens on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. with the popular musical extravaganza that makes learning fun, "Schoolhouse Rock LIVE!" Based on the popular cartoons of the 1970s, "Schoolhouse Rock LIVE!" features 11 favorite songs, including "I'm Just a Bill," "Conjunction Junction" and "Interplanet Janet." It is also the first play of its kind ever produced as part of Florida Rep's outreach programming.

"Cinderella Confidential" opens on Jan. 31, and tells the classic fairy tale through the eyes of two TV reporters competing for the inside scoop on the mysterious One-Shoed-Woman. On Feb. 28, "ZAP!" is back for more. Commissioned in 2007 by Florida Rep and the Lee County Electric Cooperative, "ZAP!" is a fast-paced & energetic play that tells the story of electricity, and teaches kids how to "Get Smart, Get Safe and Get Saving."

Tickets are $12 and are available online or through Florida Rep's box office at 332-4488. Please do not call the Art Center or Jason's Deli for ticket information.