FGCU TheatreLab

TheatreLab is the black box performance space for the productions of the FGCU Theatre Program. The theatre is located in the Arts Complex on the FGCU campus, seats up to 90, and the configuration often changes depending on the production, so every play has a unique feel.


2026-27 TheatreLab Season

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, FGCU’s theatre program presents a season of plays by American playwrights.

Productions in the 2026/27 Season contain mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised.

24 Hour Festival

Saturday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.-Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.
Public presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14
Arts Complex, FGCU Campus

The annual 24 Hour Festival is a partnership between Bower School of Music & the Arts and Ghostbird Theatre Company that challenges students of theatre, dance, music, film, and visual art to race against a 24-hour clock and submit work alongside their creative counterparts from the regional community...

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Watch a selection of events from past seasons here

WGCU logoThe Bower School of Music & the Arts would like to thank our streaming partner, WGCU Public Media

Please note that there is significant construction happening around the Arts Complex and Music Building as of August 2026.

Directions: From Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, turn onto FGCU Boulevard at FGCU’s Main Entrance. Drive to the stop sign and turn right. Follow the curve around to the 4th left. Turn left into the parking lot with modular buildings on the right and left. Drive down to the entrance of Parking Garage 2. This is the closest non-handicap parking during construction. Once parked, follow the signs to the Arts Complex and Music Building at the other end of the construction area. For handicap parking, instead of turning left at the 4th left, continue on FGCU Blvd through the next stop sign and take the first left after the stop sign, in front of the Music Building. The handicap parking will be at the circle in front of the Music Building.

The U. Tobe Recital Hall is in the Music Building which is #31 on the map
TheatreLab, the Wasmer Art Gallery and Gallery 101 are located in the Arts Complex which is #15
3rd Floor Library Art Gallery is located in the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library behind the University Archives & Special Collections which is #3

 
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The TheatreLab is located in the Arts Complex on the FGCU campus. Our TheatreLab is a black box performance space that seats up to 90 people in various seating configurations. The seating typically changes for each production, so every play you see here has a unique feel. The flexibility of this space, along with the intimacy the audience feels with the performers, allows for a unique experience. 

Hello students interested/involved in FGCU Theatre!

SAVE THE DATES for upcoming auditions for FGCU Theatre’s spring 2026 productions and advanced acting classes. Prepare a one-minute monologue of your choice, and have copies of your headshot/resume available. Please note: Cast members in The Skin of Our Teeth will be able to participate in all auditions, and rehearsal schedules will be arranged so that students could conceivably participate in BOTH The Good Doctor and She Kills Monsters in the spring.

Wednesday, October 15 at 8pm

  • Auditions for Advanced Acting classes and initial auditions for She Kills Monsters
  • Sign up for auditions via https://shorturl.at/PqJ2D

Saturday, October 18 at 11:30am

  • Auditions for The Good Doctor

Monday, October 20 at 8pm

  • Call-backs for She Kills Monsters(invited actors from initial audition)

Did you know that you can also earn service learning hours by working on a play or ushering at FGCU!?!

How can I purchase tickets?     Tickets are available online through our ticketing website.

Will my tickets be mailed to me?     No. While you will receive a confirmation email after your purchase, tickets will not be mailed, but will be held at the Box Office and will be available one hour prior to the performance.

Are there assigned seats?     All of our performances are General Admission, so there are no assigned seats. If, however, you have specific seating needs, please contact Joanna Naumes, Events Coordinator, at jnaumes@fgcu.edu at least 72 hours prior to the performance to work on accomodations.

Can I pick my tickets up in advance?     Unfortunately, no. Feel free to print the confirmation email as proof of purchase, but your name will be on a Will Call list at the Box Office one hour prior to the performance.

How early should I arrive prior to the performance?     If you have not purchased tickets in advance, it is recommended that you arrive approximately 1/2 hour prior to the performance to ensure enough time to purchase the tickets and find seats.

Are food and drinks allowed in TheatreLab?     Yes, but please note that there are only vending machines in the Arts Complex, so coffee, tea, and other specific snacks would need to be purchased prior to arrival.

Is there late seating?     Unfortunately not. Due to the intimate nature of TheatreLab, in conjunction with lighting limitations, we are unable to seat patrons who arrive after the doors have closed. Late arrivals are more than welcome to wait until intermission, if there is one, so they can see the second part of the performance.

Something came up and I can no longer attend the performance. Can I get a refund?     Unfortunately, we have a no exchange and no refund policy. Only our season subscribers have the ability to change performances. If you would like more information on becoming a subscriber, please contact Joanna Naumes, Events Coordinator, at jnaumes@fgcu.edu.