AT PLAY DATE, YOUR KIDS PLAY WHILE YOU ENJOY A THEATRE DATE Berkeley Rep, the Berkeley YMCA and Target Team Up for Family Fun WHO: Local parents and their children WHAT: Target® Play Date, parents enjoy a discounted matinee at Berkeley Rep while their kids enjoy five hours of supervised activities at the Berkeley YMCA WHERE: Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre / 2015 Addison Street @ Shattuck / Downtown Berkeley Berkeley YMCA / 2001 Allston Way @ Shattuck / Downtown Berkeley WHEN: Two dates… Sunday, February 6, NOON–5PM, including a 2PM matinee of Fêtes de la Nuit Sunday, May 1, NOON–5PM, including a 2PM matinee of Peoples Temple HOW MUCH: $20 per child to the YMCA and a discounted ticket rate to Berkeley Rep ($25) Less than the cost of a babysitter, plus 45% off the regular ticket price! INFO: 510.647.2949 or www.berkeleyrep.org BERKELEY CA, JANUARY 14, 2005 Target® Play Date gives parents the opportunity to attend select Sunday matinees at Berkeley Rep while their kids, ages two to 11, are engaged in special activities just around the corner at the Berkeley YMCA. (Older siblings may participate as junior volunteers.) From NOON until 5PM, children enjoy a fun, age-appropriate mini-camp under the expert supervision of YMCA chaperones. Activities include swimming for children ages five and older, arts and crafts, Kindergym and more. Lunch and snacks are also provided. Families still have two opportunities to enjoy Target® Play Date this season: Fêtes de la Nuit on Sunday, February 6 and Peoples Temple on Sunday, May 1. Parents pay a fee of $20 per child to the YMCA and receive a discounted ticket rate to Berkeley Rep ($25). All performances begin at 2PM, and tickets must be purchased in advance. “Thanks to Target, Berkeley Rep can bring excellent entertainment to cash-strapped families,” remarked Berkeley Rep’s Managing Director Susan Medak. “Play Date provides enjoyable activities for kids while permitting parents to steal some quality time together. It’s less than the cost of a babysitter, plus a savings of 45% off the regular ticket price.” Target Corporation has been an ongoing supporter of Berkeley Rep’s educational programs since 1986. “We are happy to be expanding our relationship with Berkeley Rep this season by helping to bring to life new programs, such as Play Date, and continuing our support of existing educational and outreach programs,” said Bernard Boudreaux, senior manager of community relations for Target Corporation. “We are proud to support organizations like Berkeley Rep that make our communities a better place to live and work.” For more information or to sign up for Target® Play Date, contact Berkeley Rep’s box office at 510.647.2949 or visit www.berkeleyrep.org. For photos, interviews, etc. contact: Terence Keane, Public Relations Manager 510.647.2917, tkeane@berkeleyrep.org BACK TO TOP