Theatre

The Lesbian Pirate Show

A pirate captain finally chases down her arch enemy, but instead discovers his beautiful daughter! Miscommunications, despair, and chaos ensue as the new lovers begin their adventure together on the high seas.

By Alexis Cohen-Pena and Helena Scholz-Carlson

Directed by Martin Downs

Cast: Jacque Bischoff, Sarah Franzel, Jillian Leff, Hazel Monson, Meaghan Morris

Duration: 2h 10min with intermission

Free with registration. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Laughing Stock Theatre, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago, is excited to present three brand new Commedia plays written by Chicago playwrights. Each night of this staged reading series will explore a different take on the timeless Italian theatrical style of Commedia dell’Arte. Whether you’re interested in short-form stories, a classic three-act structure, or a more modern take on the genre, these plays are sure to make you laugh!​​

Each reading will be followed by a short feedback session moderated by Martin Downs, Artistic Director. This will be Laughing Stock Theatre’s first time starting with scripts; the company has traditionally devised its plays through improvisation, and a final script is never written down. We welcome all audience members to stay after each reading to tell us what sparkles in these new stories, and share what you think needs work before the next stage of their creation.

All plays are rated PG-13 (may include some mild language and sexual situations).