Tales & Cocktails: A Centennial Celebration of The Lab Theater building. at The Laboratory Theater of Florida

The Laboratory Theater of Florida will host its annual fundraiser on November 18, 2023, from 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM. This year is special as the theater celebrates the building’s 100th birthday, 

Located in the heart of the Fort Myers River District, her doors were opened in 1923 as St. Luke’s Episcopal. Over the past century, and with a variety of owners, the building at 1634 Woodford Ave. has maintained a history of community service, a tradition that The Lab proudly continues.

The Laboratory Theater of Florida’s mission is to provide show-stopping entertainment, thought-provoking performances, and theatrical education that tantalizes, inspires, and empowers the community through theater! 

This centennial birthday celebration hopes to bring the community together and increase awareness of our award-winning and diverse performing arts and educational theater options. The evening will feature food, entertainment, and relaxation. Inside the historic venue, the theater will feature skits from past performances, and have lively and fascinating discussions with local historians about the history of this building and her addition to the historic register. 

Outside will feature music, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, fun, and a few surprises! 

The Breakdown:

3:30 pm - 5 pm - To start the party, our bartenders will serve specialty drinks and hors d'oeuvres on our renovated North Patio. Bring your dancing shoes - there will be live music!

5 pm - 6 pm - The party moves inside with a silent auction and a mix of entertainment that includes music, songs, and stories centered on the building's 100 years of serving Fort Myers. This is your chance to grab some fantastic and unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season while supporting the arts! Don't forget to visit the photo booth to commemorate the occasion!

6 pm - 8 pm - The party moves back to the North Patio for live music, drinks, and dancing the night away.

The goal for this fundraiser is to raise $100,000 to be used for the replacement of the air conditioners, repair the parking lot, and begin to rebuild the Lab’s education building that was lost during Hurricane Ian. So come enjoy specialty drinks, delicious food, fun, and live music, and help The Lab continue its mission of community service!

Sponsorships are currently available at every level, and every gift truly makes a difference. 

ABOUT THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA

The Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation, and the development of ensemble work. The company features ensemble productions, produces classic works, takes artistic risks, which both feature and challenge local performers. For more information visit www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com.