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LOUISE WIGGLESWORTH EXCELLENCE IN PLAYWRITING NEW PLAY CONTEST

May 1st - May 3rd, 2026
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THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA
1634 WOODFORD AVE
FORT MYERS, FL 33901
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Overview

As a teaching theater, one of the things The Lab does is promote the creation of new work. A play need to be heard and worked on before it is ready to be produced. The Lab accepts hundreds of scripts from around the world and selects the top three for a concert reading. Winners will be announced in April 2026

Not Allowed

The Laboratory Theater of Florida offers concessions, but cannot allow outside food or drink. Photography and videography of the performance are strictly prohibited.

Additional Info

Groups of 10 tickets or more purchased at the same time receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout. Discounts may not be combined. Tickets are nonrefundable; tickets may be exchanged for another date or for a Laboratory Theater of Florida credit. Cancellations must be made by 10 a.m. on the date of the performance. There will be no credit for missed performances. The theater may, but is not obligated to, make reasonable accommodations due to performances missed due to illness, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances. Refunds are only available if the theater cancels the performance for which the patron holds tickets; tickets to postponed performances may be exchanged for another date or for a credit. For holders of our Flex passes, no credit is given for lower-priced performances. Internet service fees are non-refundable. Guests must check in by five minutes to curtain. Late guests may have their tickets forfeited to the waiting list. This show is rated PG-13. Additional Parking is located behind the main theater.

Event Details

  • Age:

    All Ages

  • Category:

    Education

    Performing Arts

  • Location:

    The Laboratory Theater of Florida
    1634 Woodford Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33901

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The Laboratory Theater of Florida

Fort Myers' home of intentionally innovative live theater.

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Assigned Seating

Season 17 Weekend Pass

One ticket for each performance

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$35.00
+$2.99 Fees

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Thank you for supporting The Laboratory Theater of Florida's award-winning education program.

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Print-at-Home - Free
This is the fastest and easiest way to get your tickets. With print-at-home, you can either print your ticket or just show them on your smartphone. When you arrive at the event, you can skip the ticket booth and go straight in to have your tickets scanned off the paper or your smartphone.
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