With mixed emotions, The Lab announces that our beloved Founding Producing Artistic Director, Annette Trossbach, is retiring from The Laboratory Theater of Florida.

In the sixteen years since co-founding The Laboratory Theater of Florida, Annette won grants that enhanced the Lab’s ability to bring the community together to learn through theater. She tirelessly produced a nearly endless supply of both Florida and global premieres of new theater, while paving the way for new playwrights and new plays to find a home to grow.

We are immensely lucky to have had her expertise, friendship, servant leadership, and creative wisdom shared with us for these many years.

Her contribution to our theater and the entire southwest Florida community has been significant and her experience speaks volumes about her professionalism and dedication.

Annette plans to spend more time with her loving family, writing new plays, and focusing on continuing her education.

Please join us in thanking Annette for all she has done for so many of us during her tenure at The Lab, and wishing her all the best in the future.

Before her retirement, Annette hand-selected Todd Lyman as Artistic Director.

Todd is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where he studied both mathematics and theater/dance. Todd is also a published playwright.

You will have seen Todd gracing the stage in southwest Florida over his 10 years in the area. Todd was previously The Laboratory Theater of Florida’s Production Manager.

The board and the entire staff hope you join us in wishing both Annette and Todd much success.