FORT MYERS, FL (September 16, 2019) – After its wildly successful run off-Broadway, Lab Theater will present the first licensed U.S. production of Matt Murphy’s Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, opening on October 25th.
The play is set at Lab Community College’s auditorium where the Contemporary Literature Department holds its monthly Meet the Authors series. Things take a turn towards hilarity when the originating professor dies just before curtain, and her replacement is more than a tad uncomfortable with the subject matter of the book titled Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man. What ensues is a book club talkback meets bachelorette party event that is perfect for date night fun.
Director Randall Kenneth Jones says Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man won’t unify a politically divided country, relieve pain and suffering, help you track the 4,983 passwords required to live in today’s ultra-wired world or bring Will & Grace back for another season. In playwright Matt Murphy’s uproarious prattle of the sexes—regardless of the team you play on—the only casualties are those who are too frigid (a.k.a. frozen) to LET IT GO. Will Sex Tips make you a better lover? Please email us and let us know! Will Sex Tips make you laugh? If you are willing to be a bit naughty — and share your enthusiasm in a public forum — you should be good to go. So, with tongue firmly planted in cheek—and in celebration of laughter’s proven medicinal faculty—welcome to Lab Community College, the Home of the Fighting Beavers, a very special place where reading is MUCH MORE than just FUNdamental.”
Artistic Director Annette Trossbach adds, “We are delighted and honored to be presenting the first licensed production in the country of this saucy and hilarious show! It’s been a delight working with playwright Matt Murphy and we look forward to hosting him for opening night! This is the absolute perfect date night show, sure to have audiences squealing with laughter!
Perfect date-night show! Five stars! – BroadwayWorld.com
The play features Steven Michael Kennedy, Madelaine Weymouth, and Michael Burnette with stage management by Suzanne Davies. The production has been generously sponsored by Arlene Foreman.
There will be an opening night reception starting at 7:15 p.m. on Friday the 25th of October. Please note that there is no special teen event for this production since no one under 16th will be admitted. There will be an audience talkback immediately after the performance on opening night.
Mature themes and language; no one under 16 admitted to the performance.
Rows A, B, and C are on the floor. Rows D and above are on risers.
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man will play from October 24th – November 16th at the Laboratory Theater of Florida.
Performance dates:
October 24, 25, 26, 31 at 8 pm
October 27 at 2 pm.
November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8 pm
November 3, 10, 16 at 2 pm
Special Events:
October 24th – Half-price preview night
October 25th – Opening Night Reception
Please note there is no Staging Teen Success Through Theater for this production.
October 25th – Community talkback immediately following the performance.
Tickets are available to purchase on Brownpapertickets.com or by calling the box office at 239-218-0481. For additional savings, guests may purchase a 2018-2019 Season Pass.
ABOUT THE LABORATORY THEATER OF FLORIDA
The Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 501(c)3 nonprofit 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 or the physical location at 1634 Woodford Avenue, in the Fort Myers River District.