News Release From. . .

YOUR THEATRE

136 Rivet St., New Bedford MA 02744-1814

Telephone: 508 993 0772

Fax: 508 993 1396

For information contact:

Roger H. Allen, Publicity Manager

E-mail: ytinews@comcast.net

THEATRE OFFERS SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS

NEW BEDFORD, MA --- Beginning with its coming 2005-2006 59^th season, Your Theatre, Inc. is offering senior citizens special discounts on tickets to its five major productions scheduled from September to May.

Productions and running dates include: David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winner Proof, Sept. 14-24; Mixed Couples by James Prideaux, Nov. 9-19; Martin McDonagh’s Tony Award winner The Beauty Queen of Leenane, January 18-28, 2006; Ivan Menchell’s The Cemetery Club, March 15-25; and Oscar Wilde’s classic The Importance of Being Earnest, May 10-20.

Seniors save $1 off single ticket prices that ordinarily range between $12 and $15. However, by subscribing for a full season, seniors can save up to one- third off single ticket prices. Additional information is available by calling the theatre at 508/993-0772.

Your Theatre, Inc. is located at 136 Rivet St. in New Bedford. It occupies the auditorium of the St. Martin's Church building at the corner of County St.

Your Theatre was rated the favorite 2005 community theatre organization in Southeastern Massachusetts in a poll conducted by The New Bedford Standard-Times. The poll, which asked the newspaper’s reader’s to choose their preferred businesses and service providers in a variety of categories, drew more than 4,000 responses.

Founded in 1946, YTI is incorporated as a non-profit community theatre which seeks to enhance the cultural life of New Bedford, Southeastern Massachusetts, and nearby communities through the study and regular presentation of dramatic productions and other programs of high quality and professional standards.

The company also develops and encourages artistic talent through the establishment and operation of workshops, theatre productions and other dramatic training opportunities.