PICCOLO THEATRE’S 2nd Annual First Laugh One-Act Festival Opens February 6!

PICCOLO THEATRE'S 2nd Annual First Laugh One-Act Festival Opens February 6! 1 First Laugh returns to Piccolo Theatre in this February with five world-premiere one-act plays!  This two-weekend festival of one-act plays premieres the original work of local and regional playwrights, joining comedy writing and performance.  This juried festival will feature a fantastic prize awarded to the audience favorite.  The festival's second weekend will showcase Gregory Luick, grand prizewinner of First Laugh 2014 by presenting his full-length play Work In Progress.  Join us as we explore the unique origins of what people find funny.

FLOAF15 PosterFirst Laugh returns to Piccolo Theatre in this February with five world-premiere one-act plays!  This two-weekend festival of one-act plays premieres the original work of local and regional playwrights, joining comedy writing and performance.  This juried festival will feature a fantastic prize awarded to the audience favorite.  The festival’s second weekend will showcase Gregory Luick, grand prizewinner of First Laugh 2014 by presenting his full-length play Work In Progress.  Join us as we explore the unique origins of what people find funny.

A Room For Four by Jack Spagnola; directed by Ilse N. Lopez; featuring Elsa Guenther, Michael Stock, Clint Campbell, and Maya Bodreau.

The Essentials by Dusty Wilson; directed by Julia Rohed; featuring Jess Jones, Kaitlyn Whitehead, Molly Wallace, and Jen Walker.

Thinking Sacks of Meat by Yolanda D. Carney; directed by Raphael Schwartzman; featuring Erica Bittner, Quinn Leary, and Shane Tarplee.

Pass It On by Graham Byrne and Nick “Strobes” Strobel; directed by Tabbi Koller*; featuring Fiona Stephens, Max Hinders, Michael Mead, and Benjamin Cormalleth.  Piccolo Theatre Ensemble Member

The Single Queen Bridget by Liz Calvert; directed by Amanda Smith; featuring Clint Worthington and Julia Gray.

Work in Progress by Greg Luick; directed by Tony Lawry; featuring Brittany Vogel, Morgan Lynn Sutter, Ross Compton, and Herb Metzler.

First Laugh One Act Festival performances run February 6 & 7, and February 13 & 14; all performances areFriday and Saturday at 8PM.  Ticket prices include $20 (regular), and $15 (students and industry).  Recommended for ages 15 and up.  For tickets and more information, call the Box Office at (847) 424-0089Tuesday–Friday from 10AM-5PM, or visit www.piccolotheatre.com.