2025-2026 SEASON
Bruce and Janet Bunch
Thank you for making our 30th anniversary season possible
CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS OF THEATRE EXCELLENCE
Join us for an unforgettable final season from the Classics to the Cutting Edge
WINTER SHOWS AT THE LAB THEATER
Two Trains Running
Evening Shows (7:30PM):
Feb 20, 21, 26, 27
March 5, 6, 7
Matinees (2:00PM):
Feb 22, 28
March 1, 8
The Lab Theater
The 8th play in August Wilson's renowned "Pittsburgh Cycle." Set in 1969, Two Trains Running is about racial tensions in the Civil Rights era, as argued over by regulars at a soon-to-be-demolished diner, including a waitress, an ex-convict and a 322-year-old sage.
In a decade that held so much promise, the Civil Rights movement does not hold center stage in Wilson's play, but rather simply a cameo: a rights rally offstage, a short exchange about Malcolm X. Two Trains Running almost solely revolves around one subject: money. The weekly numbers game, the price that Memphis can acquire for his building as the neighborhood gentrifies, and West's financial success are all topics of conversation.
This juxtaposition between the lofty ideals of the sixties and the reality of Black hardship demonstrates Wilson's genius. His characters anxiously grapple with value: of money, of culture, of rights, of freedom. In Memphis' own words: "Freedom is heavy. You got to put your shoulder to freedom. Put your shoulder to it and hope your back hold up. And if you around here looking for justice, you got a long wait."
Proudly Sponsored By
Noreen Raney and Bridging the Gap Center for the Arts
Bridging the Gap Center for the Arts is committed to providing an imaginative and innovative space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) artists to learn, grow, and explore the creative arts through live performance, education, place making, storytelling and community connectivity.
Learn more at www.btgart.org
Tickets: $35 general admission
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Fort Myers Fringe
FORT MYERS' TOP PROFESSIONAL THEATRE COMPANY
Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance for the Arts is Southwest Florida's premier professional theatre company, presenting innovative and thought-provoking performances in Fort Myers since 1995. Our productions take place at multiple venues across the region for our 2025-2026 season, allowing audiences in Lee County an up-close experience with exceptional acting, directing, and production values.
As a leader in the SWFL arts community, we're proud to showcase both contemporary works and classics, presenting thought-provoking productions that challenge and entertain our audiences. Our annual New Play Contest is one of the longest-running in the country, bringing world premieres to Florida's Gulf Coast.
Looking for professional live theatre near Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral, Estero, or Naples? Theatre Conspiracy performances take place at the Off Broadway Palm, The Lab Theater, Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, and other venues around Southwest Florida. Call 239-936-3239 for more information about our current season, auditions, or to purchase tickets.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THEATRE CONSPIRACY
Fort Myers News-Press: "Theatre Conspiracy continues to deliver the most thought-provoking theatrical experiences in Southwest Florida."
SWFL Arts Review: "The premier destination for serious theatre lovers in Fort Myers and beyond."
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Live theatre productions in Southwest Florida at Theatre Conspiracy