Season 18 sponsored by The Bireley Family Foundation

Karaoke Khaos Aug 7Dust off your leg warmers and warm up those vocal cords 🎤🎶
Join us for 80s Karaoke Khaos, a throwback night that fuels the creative, bold spirit at The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

Your songs help support our stage for innovative, diverse stories.
RSVP below to claim your mic, your seat, and your moment under the lights.

Step into the spotlight — or force your friends into it! 

Karaoke Khaos is the ultimate high-stakes musical theater party where the setlist is legendary, and the stage is unpredictable. 
Whether you’ve been practicing your 11 o’clock number in the shower or just want to see your best friend struggle through Guns and Ships, this is your night to shine (or sabotage).

Season 18 passes are ON SALE! Never miss a show! Pick the pass that works for you.

Choose from a full season pass, with a ticket to see each performance in the season for onlly $190.

Half-Price preview pass – for theater lovers who want to see all the shows first for less, the preview pass is only $99. 

Theaterical Productions

Season 18Season 18 passes with three options to fit your lifestyle and budget. 

Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
August 21 – Sept. 6

The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh
October 8 – 25

The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
November 12 – 29
In collaboration with Theatre Conspiracy

God of CarnageGod of Carnage by Yasmina Reza
January 14 – 31

Bare the MusicalBare: A Pop Opera Music by Damn Intrabartlo, Lyrics by Jon Hartmere, Book by Jon Hartmere & Damon Intrabartlo 
February 18 – March 7

A Midsummer Night's DreamShakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
March 25 – April 11

Fences in collaboration with Theatre ConspiracyAugust Wilson’s Fences
April 22 – May 9
In collaboration with Theatre Conspiracy

Lab Theater Season 18 Show Sponsorships & Playbill Ads

Support Season 18 and keep bold, live theater thriving in Southwest Florida🎭

Your sponsorship helps bring innovative plays, diverse voices, and local artists to our stage, while funding education programs and community outreach.

As a Season 18 sponsor, you’ll help:

  • Produce thought-provoking shows by established and emerging playwrights
  • Offer workshops and learning opportunities for all ages
  • Ensure theater remains accessible and welcoming to our whole community

Lab Theater Printed Program

The Laboratory Theater of Florida program guide (Playbill) is a high-quality, classic glossy full-color publication. According to the Arts & Economic Prosperity study, the typical attendee spends about $30 per person, per event, in the surrounding community, in addition to the cost of admission. That’s where you come in! Thousands of patrons visit The Laboratory Theater each year: what an impactful way to advertise your business! Our season begins in August 2026 and will continue through the summer of 2027. 

Raise the Curtain!

The Laboratory Theater with tea lights on the walkway and bathed in a red glow

Theater is a community. Each production requires contributions of all types and sizes to “Raise the Curtain!” The Lab is now asking you to help us Raise the Curtain – and Keep it Up! The Lab works hard to provide daring productions, educational outreach, and accessible ticketing options, and thanks to Zeffy, every dollar you donate goes directly to the cause!

Please donate today and help us raise the curtain on another incredible season. Thank you!
 
 
 
An image of the Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 1923 Spanish mission building that used to be a church

Fort Myers’ home of intentionally innovative live theater.