PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2015
CONTACT: Kate Brandt, kate.brandt@mrt.org
PR CONTACT PHONE: 978-654-7595
BOX OFFICE: 978-654-4678
ONLINE: mrt.org
MERRIMACK REPERTORY THEATRE PARTNERS WITH LOWELL HUMANE SOCIETY
Lowell, MA – Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is partnering with the Lowell Humane Society (LHS) on several events this month to draw attention to the important role that pets play in people’s lives. The partnership was inspired by their current play, “The Best Brothers,” a comedy about two very different brothers handling their mother’s death and her relationship with their “other brother,” an Italian Greyhound named Enzo. More information about the partnership can be found at http://www.mrt.org/pet-friendly-partnerships.
Representatives from the Lowell Humane Society (both two-legged and four-legged) will lead Post-Show Discussions with audience members following performances on January 14 and 28. Representatives from Therapy Dogs International will lead the discussion on January 21. The conversations are also open to the general public and are free of charge. They will begin at approximately 9:00 and last for 20-30 minutes.
The partnership also includes a Pet Adoption Drive on Sunday, January 25 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm in the Lowell Memorial Auditorium’s Room 3V (adjacent to MRT). Animals from the LHS needing a “forever home” will be available for adoption on site.
The theatre is also collecting supplies for the LHS during the play, which runs through February 1. MRT welcomes donations of sturdy dog toys, paper towels, bleach, and postage stamps in the theatre lobby at every performance of “The Best Brothers”, or during Box Office hours (Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm; Sunday Jan. 11, 18, 25 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Sunday Feb. 1 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm). These items were identified by the Humane Society as their most needed supplies.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) has been Merrimack Valley’s professional theatre company since 1979, and is an integral part of Lowell’s identity as the cultural heart of the region. Under the artistic direction of Charles Towers since 2001, MRT is known for its high production standards and for creating compelling new plays and regional premieres that reflect the lives and emotions of its audiences. Sean Daniels has been tapped as the company’s fourth Artistic Director, beginning with the 2015-16 Season. MRT is one of the 74 members nationwide of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT.)
The Lowell Humane Society, founded in 1873 with the mission of preventing cruelty, is one of the oldest humane organizations in the state of Massachusetts. The Lowell Humane Society works tirelessly to prevent cruelty provide care for homeless and distressed animals and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Performance Space: The Nancy L. Donahue Theatre
(In Liberty Hall, adjacent to Lowell Memorial Auditorium)
50 E. Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Box Office: 978-654-4678
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