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'Lab Laughs: An Evening of Comedic Shorts' Opens At LAB Theater
Both in-person and livestream tickets are $28 and the show runs Jan. 21-24.
TAMPA, FL — LAB Theater Project will resume bringing live theater to the Tampa stage by presenting "Lab Laughs: An Evening of Comedic Shorts," running Jan. 21-24 at 812 E Henderson Ave. in Ybor City, with in-house and live-streaming options.
A part of LAB Theater Project’s annual giving fundraiser, "Lab Laughs" focuses on original short comedic works. Eight plays will be presented this year, taking the slate international for the first time with two Canadian playwrights joining the roster.
Other playwrights hail from Florida, Virginia and New Jersey. Included in the evening are "A Clue in the Library" by Steven Hayet, "Gil and Bill…Twelve O’Clock and All’s…Well…" by John J. Kelly, "Mr. M’s Slaughterous Thoughts" by Ryan Armstrong, "Science Friction: The Rapid Destruction of a Rational Mind" by Ken Preuss, "The Weird Sisters Go Rogue" by Dwayne Yancey, "Villain" by Jenna B, "Alexa the Liar" by Guy R. Newsham and "Hold My Wings" by Christine Foster.
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The seven-actor ensemble cast takes on all the pieces, playing multiple roles. Directed by Owen Robertson and Caroline Jett, the ensemble includes Larry Corwin, Rick Fernandez, Chris Rushing, Owen Robertson, Rachel Stidham, Gloria Brown and Caroline Jett.
“These eight shorts are sure to make you laugh, giggle, groan and even possibly snort, but we won’t tell anyone if you do,” said Owen Robertson.
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“We really need some laughter in our world right now, and I’m sure you will laugh watching these shorts," Caroline Jett said. "I know I find myself laughing every night in rehearsals.”
"Lab Laughs" runs Jan. 21-24. Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Shows are available both by livestream and limited in-house seating.
For the live stream online option, audience members will be emailed a link for home viewing the day of the performance.
For the in-house option, only 10 seats will be made available per performance, and the house opens 30 minutes before curtain.
LAB Theater Project has prepared the theater space to adhere to physically distanced guidelines for actors, crew and audience safety.
Both in-person and livestream tickets are $28, and available only by advance purchase. For tickets, click here.
Contact the box office at 813-586-4272 or email information@labtheaterproject.com for more information.
