Beginning this weekend with the opening of “District Merchants,” the New Jewish Theatre will offer  free tickets to all furloughed government workers. 

In conversation with New Jewish Theatre and Jewish Community Center (JCC) staff members, the idea emerged as something they could do to show their support for the furloughed workers.

“Part of the work we do is share stories with the community and create conversations.  At a time when thousands of government employees are out of work we wanted to open our doors for them,” Edward Coffield , Artistic Director of NJT.  Any government employee can receive 1 free ticket to any performance of “District Merchants” by presenting a government work ID at the box office. District Merchants opens Thursday and runs through February 10th.  www.newjewishtheatre.org  314/442-3286

In addition to free theatre tickets, for the duration of the government shutdown, the JCC (with  locations in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield) will offer free membership for affected workers. To verify eligibility, they must show a current government-issued ID.

http://www.newjewishtheatre.org

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