The Laboratory Theater of Florida — Attraction in Fort Myers

Attending a unique "24-hour" play writing contest this Saturday, Dec 7, 2013 we noted an exuberant group of theater fans nearly filling the small auditorium of the Kiwanis building near downtown Fort Myers.

Arriving early we weren't allowed to be seated which we found a bit strange and walked around the quaint neighborhood just off Palm Beach Boulevard.

Although there were five 10-minute plays presented during the evening, and six judges of some stature including a five-time Emmy winnter, we noted that there weren't any programs listing the playwrights and actors or the judges. That would have been something to promote the theater group and even enable some income from advertising.

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A group of six of us just attended your theater to see the play “The musical comedies of 1940”. There was swearing that was not necessary and too much references to LGBT. The main complaint is that the content of the play was nonsensical to the point of boredom. Two the of our party slept through it. There was so much needless screaming that it was physically difficult to endure. Too much overacting and difficult to hear as the actors did not announciate their words well. Misrepresented on line that the play was a musical. Would not have attended if honestly described. Worse play...

The theater and all its actors do not disappoint! There is a level of commitment and passion that radiates on and off stage. I'm ashamed to say it was my first time here, it's a wonderful part of the arts community and is clearly a safe and accepting environment. If you're still thinking about it, I urge you to buy your tickets and witness what great talent our locals have while supporting our local...