FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2006

Lantern Theater Company announces its 2006/07 special event programming, which features a lecture series, symposia series, and discussions with production directors. "These special events bring audiences, artists, and scholars together for lively exchange of ideas and information, while broadening and deepening the experience of seeing a production at the Lantern," says Literary Manager/Education Director Kathryn Nocero.

The Lantern Lecture Series introduces audiences to the contexts and themes of each play before they see the production and is open to the public for a small fee ($40 for the four-lecture series, $15 each individual lecture; Lantern subscribers and students are eligible for discounted admission at $25 for the four-lecture series and $10 for each individual lecture). All lectures will be held at 7pm in St. Stephen's Theater, home of Lantern Theater Company. Baked goods will be provided, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Our post-show Symposia Series also engages audiences in discussions with illustrious humanities scholars and Lantern artists. Symposia are offered free of charge to ticket holders; suggested $5 donation for non-ticket holders. Symposia are held at St. Stephen's Theater, home of Lantern Theater Company, following the Sunday matinee performance on the same day.

New this season, Lantern Theater Company debuts its Director's Discussion series, a pre-show conversation with the directors of the 2006/07 season. Director's Discussions are offered free of charge to ticket holders. Moderated by Kathryn Nocero, these discussions are held at 7pm in the lobby of St. Stephen's Theater. Baked goods will be provided, courtesy of Whole Foods Market.

Lantern Theater Company is committed to an authentic and intimate exploration of the human spirit in our choice of classics, modern and original works. We create an innovative and stimulating theatrical experience that evokes thoughtful reflection and discussion long after the play ends.

The 2006/07 season begins on September 15 with "Master Harold"... and the boys, which runs through October 8. The season continues with QED (November 10-December 3, 2006), La Ronde (February 2-25, 2007) and The Taming of the Shrew (March 30-April 29, 2007). Four-play subscriptions are available for the 2006/07 season at up to 25% off single ticket prices, with packages ranging in price from $44-$104. Single tickets for the 2006/07 season will be on sale beginning September 1, 2006 and are $15-$30, with student, senior and group rates available. Events, speakers, dates and times subject to change. For tickets and information, please contact the Lantern Theater Company box office at 215.829.9002 or visit us online at www.lanterntheater.org.