The Sun Makes You Sweat and Devastates Your Skin, So Savor Safe Summer Fun at Flanagan's Wake

Minneapolis, Minn, June 5, 2002.--- The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre is burning to announce a veritable Irish buffet of summer fun at Flanagan's Wake, the hilarious interactive comedy dinner theatre in downtown St. Paul. Because the Irish are well known as a people who simply don't tan, Flanagan's Wake and the citizens of Grapplin, County Sligo, want to ensure that the residents of their sister city St. Paul have plenty of indoor alternatives to the usual summer activities. In fact, conscious of the vast number of Minnesotans hoping to avoid the effects of the sun for the next twelve weeks, the kind citizens of Grapplin are offering:

• AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN YOUR OWN WAKE WITHOUT DYING
  In a true first, Flanagan's Wake and the Brave New Workshop are offering the opportunity to be a guest at your own wake. Every person who places a reservation to the show between June 10 and August 18, 2002, will be entered into a drawing to WIN A WAKE. The staff, cast, and crew of Flanagan's Wake will host a free, personal wake at the Palace Theatre for any person (living or dead!) chosen by the lucky winner. The wake will include a free meal and a customized performance for up to 100 guests invited by the winner. This is a once in a lifetime chance to attend your own funeral with 100 of your closest friends or to show a loved one just exactly how you'd lay them to rest before the time actually comes.
• THE FIRST ROUND ON FLANAGAN FRIDAYS
  Beginning June 14, 2002, ticket holders for a Friday night performance of Flanagan's Wake get their first beer (or glass of wine) for a penny. In accordance with Irish tradition, the pennies will be put on Flanagan's coffin so that he can pay the ferry man to reach the other side! The beer or wine will remain in, or on, your own person at all times.
• FREE IRISH DANCE LESSONS
  Selected Saturday nights from June 15 to August 10, 2002, Scoil na d'Tri School of Irish Dance will be offering free lessons in traditional Irish dancing after the show. Beginners are welcome, the bar will be open, and information on Irish dance and music events will be available.
  
  <information added 6/17/02>
  Lessons will take place after these Saturday shows: June 29, July 13, July 27, and August 3. All lessons will last approximately 30 minutes and will be beginner-friendly!
  

Flanagan's Wake show schedule for Summer 2002 is Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. All performances include an authentic Irish dinner and take place at the historic Palace Theatre, 17 West 7th Place, in downtown St. Paul. For more information and to reserve tickets, contact the Brave New Workshop, founded by Dudley Riggs in 1958, at 612-332-6620 or visit us online at www.bravenewworkshop.com.

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