LAB Theater Project To Premiere 'Wednesday's Child'

TAMPA FL — LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of "Wednesday’s Child" by Wendy Graf, running Sept 2-19 at 812 E Henderson Ave. in Ybor City, with options for viewing in-person, by Livestream or On-Demand.

In "Wednesday’s Child," playwright Wendy Graf, through this one-woman show, takes the audience on a journey into the American heartland.

Directed by executive producer and founder of LAB Theater Project, Owen Robertson, and starring Tiffany Fykus, Graf tells the story of Britt, a white working-class Midwesterner. She begins a career on the bottom rung of an industry remade by immigrants. She and her family struggle to navigate the new and confusing terrain of America.

As their place in society continues to change, Britt and her family face uncertainty about their traditional roles in the American landscape, and struggle to navigate this new reality. She is faced with adapting or succumbing to the dark forces of violence in reaction to a world that has brought anger, frustration and disenfranchisement.

“Why this play? Because this play speaks to a range of audiences across the political spectrum," Robertson said. "At its core, this play asks us to listen to our fellow Americans, to try to understand and hear their voices, something that has been sorely lacking in our society. Ultimately, I found this play important because it holds up a mirror to a part of society that has too often been ignored and deserves to be heard. Because through listening, comes understanding, and understanding leads to compassion. We could sure use a lot more of that these days.”

“I’ve always been interested in understanding the choices people make that end up determining who they are," Graf said. "I don’t think there’s any single point that determines the road taken in life – the left turn instead of the right. This play doesn’t offer any answers, simply vantage points at which we pause and ask ‘what if?’ ”

Britt starts out wanting what everyone wants - home, love, security, to do good. But painful events in her life drive her to see everything through a different lens.

"Wednesday’s Child" is rated M for mature audiences. This program should be viewed by adults or teens 17 and up with parental permission. Content in this show may contain the following: suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, sexual situations or intense violence. Some content may be difficult for those with directly relatable experience to the subject matter portrayed.

Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 8 pm and a Sunday matinee at 3 pm.

Shows are available via livestream, in-house seating and On-demand.

For the livestream and On-Demand online option, audience members will be emailed a link for home viewing the day of the performance.

LAB Theater gives special attention to the guidance coming from the CDC regarding the spread of COVID-19. At this time, 40 seats will be made available per performance for the in-house option. The house opens 30 minutes before curtain.

Tickets are $28 and are available online through LAB’s website. In-person tickets can only be purchased in advance. Livestream tickets are available for specific performances from Sept. 2 to 12 only. On-Demand tickets can be enjoyed from Sept. 16 to 26. To purchase tickets, click here.