PureFest is for Families with New Family Ticket

Lockport, Ill.: Even with a solid economy, families have to watch their budgets when it comes to their entertainment dollars. It is with this in mind that PureFest, which is designed to provide a day of clean, family-friendly theater for all ages, announces a Family Ticket for families with four or more people. Ticketsfor PureFest are $10 each, but the Family Ticket is $35, and will cover admission for everyone in a family of four or more people.

Dave Ebert, PureFest creator and founder of Well Versed Comedy, one of the featured acts during the festival, said of the Family Ticket, “We’re really wanting to make this a day where everyone can come and enjoy live theater of many different kinds. There are movies, yes, but live theater that is designed to appeal to mom, dad, kids, grandma, grandpa, and everyone in between, is, well, pretty rare. That’s why we are being intentional about making PureFest fun, exciting, and affordable.”

Tickets to PureFest are a suggested donation of $10, with Family Tickets available for $35, which will cover entire families of four or more members for one ticket price. Tickets are a suggested donation, but no one will be turned away. Ticketscan be purchased at PureFest2019.eventbrite.com or at the door. More information about PureFest is available at PureFest.org.

PureFest opens up at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Cross Point Church, 17530 W. Fox Hollow Drive, Lockport, Ill., with doors opening at 12:00 PM. The lineup will feature acts from Chicago, Ill., Milwaukee, Wis., Knoxville, Tenn., Cleveland, Tenn., and Colorado Springs, Colo. Acts will perform in 25-minute blocks in a variety of forms from long-form improv, short-form improv, sketch comedy, and drama ministry.

About PureFest: PureFest: Chicago’s faith-based improv and sketch festival is the brainchild of Dave Ebert. The festival takes place Friday, September 27, which is a night of fellowship for the performers. Then, the performances will be Saturday, September 28, beginning at 1 p.m. PureFest is being hosted by Cross Point Church in Lockport, Ill., and is open to the public. Admission is a suggested donation of $10, but no one will be turned away from the event. PureFest is designed to build community among Christian improvisers and sketch performers, give those performers a platform to share their gifts and passions, and also give the public a chance to see an afternoon of family friendly entertainment. Find PureFest on social media @PureFestChicago, or online at PureFest.org.

About Dave Ebert: Dave Ebert moved to Chicago from Beckley, WV, to pursue a ministry in comedy and improv. Dave spent 8 years as a pro wrestler, where he credits most of his acting and improv training. Dave has also trained at Second City, Westside Improv, and Gorilla Tango Theater. Dave is currently taking classes to pursue ordination in ministry. In 2013, Dave co-founded Well Versed Comedy. Well Versed Comedy is a group of Christians that work hard to bring clean, family friendly entertainment in a world desperate for an alternative. Dave is a speaker, actor, improviser, and improv coach. For booking inquiries regarding Well Versed Comedy, email contact@gifts4glory.com, or visit gifts4glory.com.

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