THE PLAGUE has its world premiere at The Lab Theater!
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FORT MYERS, FL -- 4/11/2012 – Award-winning novel The Plague is being staged for the first time in an adaptation by Lab Theater’s playwright-in-residence, Louise Wigglesworth.
A haunting tale of human resilience in the face of horror, Camus’ story of a mysterious plague ravaging a small north-African city is a classic of 20th century literature. Presented by The Laboratory Theater of Florida, The Plague premieres on May 11 at the Kiwanis Hall in Fort Myers' River District.
"This play is a powerful study of human life and meaning in the face of irrational events," says Artistic Director Annette Trossbach. "Some citizens resign themselves to their fate, some blame others, and some dedicate themselves to the common good. The play highlights the innate goodness of humanity.”
Starring a multi-talented ensemble cast of actors, this play features original music and dance, as well as never-before-experienced script by Wigglesworth and unique sound design by Mitch Haley.
The Plague will be presented May 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26 at 8 pm at 1634 Woodford Avenue (corner of 2nd Street and Woodford) in Fort Myers, FL. There will also be a 2 pm matinee on May 20th. Tickets are $20, $12 for students. Call (239) 218-0481
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Auditions for the Summer Season at Laboratory Theater
Saturday, May 19th, 10 am to noon
PSYCHO BEACH PARTY (Show DATES July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28)
By Charles Busch
Imagine 'Gidget' crossed with 'The Three Faces of Eve' and 'Mommie Dearest'. Chicklet, a perky teenager in Malibu Beach circa 1962, wants to learn to surf and join a group of beach bums led by the great Kanaka. Unfortunately, she suffers from a multiple persona...lity disorder. Seeing red causes her to transform into various other selves, including a sinister vamp out to conquer the world. Complications arise when a movie starlet flees the set of her latest rotten movie to hide among the surfers. The climax is a wild luau scene where hypnosis reveals the shocking root of Chicklet's psychosis. PSYCHO BEACH PARTY will be directed by Gary Obeldobel. Auditions will be at The Lab Theater, 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, 33901, from 10am-12 on May 19th. Bring a monologue.
Roles:
YO-YO: (M)-18-25 A good looking surfer dude, not the brightest but likeable.
NICKY: (M)-18-25 His friend and an equally good surfer, he’s just as smart.
DEE-DEE: (F)-16-20 Sexy bikini wearing young girl, kind of spacey.
PROVOLONEY: (M)-The same age range as other boys, a cut up.
STAR CAT: (M)-20s A surfer too, but something about him is different, we sense a bit more maturity and intelligence.
CHICKLET: (M)-16-20 An extremely strong actor who plays a young woman with multiple personalities. Chicklet is the central character and must be able to bear her (his) innermost emotions with believability.
KANAKA: (M)-25-30 King of the surfers, macho, Hawaiian looking would be great.
BERDINE: (F) A hopeless teen-age nerd.
MARVEL ANN: (F) A gorgeous blonde vamp of the same age range as rest of girls.
MRS. FORREST: (F) Joan Crawford of 1950. She is Mommy dearest.
BETTINA BARNES: (F) 25-35 A glamorous movie star however, not a great actress.
FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE (Show DATES August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25)
By Shelagh Stephenson
Shocking yet surpassingly lovely, gritty but hauntingly sympathetic, Five Kinds of Silence, is a chilling drama -- a powerful exploration into what goes on behind too many closed doors all over the world. Shelagh Stephenson’s play, winner of the UK Writers Guild's Best Original Play award and a Sony Award for Best Original Drama, is daring, innovative and disturbing. Five Kinds of Silence tells the story of a family living under the threat of constant physical and emotional abuse. It is distinctive, contemporary and theatrical. And in this story, dead men DO tell tales. Audition this Saturday from 10am-12 for this beautifully-written play by Shelagh Stephenson. FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE will be directed by Ken Bryant. Auditions will be at The Lab Theater, 1634 Woodford Ave, Fort Myers, 33901, from 10am-12 on May 19th. Bring a monologue.
Roles:
Billy/the father - - 40ish-50ish - maybe even 60 if a vibrant character.
Mary/the mother - - 40ish-50ish
Susan/daughter - - 20ish-30ish
Janet/daughter - - 20 ish-30ish
1 Female (detective, psychologist, lawyer) - - age indeterminate
1 Male (lawyer, detective, psychologist) - - age indeterminate
Call 239.218.0481 for more information or visit www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com for further information on auditions.
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The Laboratory Theater of Florida is performing at Fort Myers historic Kiwanis Hall for this season.
1634 Woodford Avenue, Fort Myers, FL at the corner of 2nd and Woodford
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LUSH Bakery is sponsoring Lab Theater’s educational speaker series. LUSH Bakery will provide coffee and pastries for the Educational Evenings, which fall on the Tuesday immediately before each show’s opening.
