Themes & Threads: New Plays + Real Life
An Adult Education and Enrichment Initiative
Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of 麻豆女郎, is announcing an expansion of their educational programming. For the last decade, their highly successful, robust education outreach programming has focused on local students in grades 4-12 with Future PAGES Project and LabRATS. The new series, 鈥淭hemes & Threads: New Plays + Real Life鈥�, seeks to engage theatre-goers, area professionals, and anyone interested in a deeper exploration into the new work being presented onstage. Helmed by Director of Education & Outreach, Jill Carr, the series will offer lectures, workshops, discussions, and activities adjacent to the themes & topics explored in the MainStage productions.
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Designed to engage audiences beyond the stage, Themes and Threads invites the South Florida community to build deeper connections and shared discovery between new work, artists, and audiences.
In Company: LGBTQ Affinity Nights
Beginning this season, Theatre Lab will offer the newest program, In Company: LGBTQ Affinity Nights. One performance during the run of each MainStage production will offer discounted tickets for LGBTQ+ focused non-profit partner organizations. pre-show networking receptions, and post-show discussions related to the themes in the work. Designed to engage audiences beyond the stage, In Company seeks to foster a space for shared discovery to build deeper connections and allyship in our community. Our 26/27
MainStage Dates:
Friday, December 11, 2026: VIRGINIA by Joanna Castle Miller
Friday, January 29, 2027: Sheltered by Alix Sobler
Thursday, April 15, 2027: Recognition by Ken Weitzman
For more information or to partner with us, please contact Jill Carr, Director of Education & Community Outreach. Email carrj@fau.edu