Rita is a brash young hairdresser with a free spirit. Frank is a disillusioned English professor who hides behind booze and books. Eager to improve her lot in life, Rita enrolls in classes at the local university, but when these two very different people come together, sparks fly. In this Olivier Award-winning comedy, the relationship between teacher and student blossoms as Rita discovers a passion, and Frank finds a new lease on his life.
Ages: Adults and Educated Young People
Ages: Adults and Educated Young People
Cast and Creative Team for Educating Rita at Florida Repertory Theatre
Cast: William McNulty and Jessica Wortham
Director: Chris Clavelli
Director: Chris Clavelli
Lighting Designer: Kate Smith
Costume Designer: Roberta Malcolm
Director: Chris Clavelli
Director: Chris Clavelli
Lighting Designer: Kate Smith
Costume Designer: Roberta Malcolm
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Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Florida Rep is one of Lee County and Southwest Florida’s most important cultural and educational institutions and has been named “Best Performing Arts Group” numerous times by Gulfshore Life Magazine and Florida Weekly, and its work was featured in the New York Times and covered in American Theatre Magazine. In addition to its work on stage as a regional theatre company, Florida Rep has very active and vital Education & Outreach arm that includes Theatre for Young Audiences & Lunchbox Theatre, Camp Florida Rep, an audition-only Theatre Conservatory Program, classes for youth and adults, and artist in residency programs.
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