Drinks with the Director: The Thanksgiving Play
Film & Theater

Drinks with the Director: The Thanksgiving Play

Thursday, October 29, 20265:45 PM - 7:00 PM (listing shows 5:30 PM start) EDTOcala Civic Theatre - Studio AFree (RSVP required; cash bar)

Drinks with the Director: The Thanksgiving Play takes place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM (listing shows 5:30 PM start) EDT, at Ocala Civic Theatre - Studio A, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Florida. Admission: Free (RSVP required; cash bar). Ocala Civic Theatre organizes the event.

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Date & Time

Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM (listing shows 5:30 PM start) EDT

Location

Ocala Civic Theatre - Studio A

4337 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470

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Admission

Free (RSVP required; cash bar)

Organized By

Ocala Civic Theatre

Arts & Culture • Ocala, FL

About This Event
Ocala Civic Theatre hosts Drinks with the Director, a free pre-show cocktail hour on the opening night of The Thanksgiving Play, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Studio A at 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala. Executive and Artistic Director Greg Thompson, director Vickie Ramirez and the show's creative team join moderator Scott Fitzgerald for a spoiler-free preview of the production; the Civic's event description sets the program from 5:45 to 7:00 PM, while the listing header shows a 5:30 PM start. The hour includes time for guests to meet the directors and designers and ask questions. Admission is free, complimentary hors d'oeuvres are served and a private bar sells drinks. Space is limited, and the Civic asks guests to RSVP by 3 PM on October 29. The play's 7:30 PM opening performance follows.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Drinks with the Director for The Thanksgiving Play?

Thursday, October 29, 2026. The Civic's description sets it from 5:45 to 7:00 PM (the listing header shows 5:30 PM), before the 7:30 PM opening-night performance.

Where is it held?

Studio A at Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470.

How much does it cost?

Admission is free with an RSVP by 3 PM on October 29. Hors d'oeuvres are complimentary and a private bar sells drinks.

Who hosts it?

Ocala Civic Theatre, with Greg Thompson, director Vickie Ramirez, the creative team and moderator Scott Fitzgerald.

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