The Laboratory Theater of Florida, in association with Aurora Nova Productions and Boat Rocker Entertainment, will present the Southwest Florida premiere of White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour from Oct. 14 through Oct. 23.
With no rehearsal, no director, a different actor each night, and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on stage, this show is a theatrical experience that reminds us of the transformative power of theater.
The play is written by Nassim Soleimanpour, who could not leave Iran when he wrote White Rabbit Red Rabbit due to his refusal to serve in the military as what we would call a conscientious objector. This refusal resulted in the revocation of his passport, and the restriction of his international travel privileges. He encourages participants to break traditional theater etiquette and leave their cell phones on for reasons explained before the performance.
The lineup of actors and celebrity performers includes Stephanie Davis, Sonya McCarter, Dave Yudowitz, Eric Raddatz, Randall Kenneth Jones, Melanie Payne, PJ McCready, Lucy Sundby and Ella Nayor.
Artistic director Annette Trossbach says, “The play invites the audience as well as the performer to enjoy the raw immediacy of theater. It’s an artistic risk for each of the performers and therefore a unique spectacle for each of the audiences.”
The play contains mature themes.
Performance dates are:
Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Dave Yudowitz
Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Eric Raddatz
Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Randall Kenneth Jones
Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Stephanie Davis
Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Melanie Payne
Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. PJ McCready
Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Lucy Sundby
Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Sonya McCarter
Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Ella Nayor
Tickets are $37 each or $15 for students with valid student IDs. Seating is socially distant and limited for safety. Masks are required to be worn when inside the theater. For the most updated requirements regarding the pandemic, please visit our website or see signage in the lobby. For tickets, please call the box office at 239-218-0481 or online at www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. The theater is located at 1634 Woodford Ave. in the Fort Myers River District.
