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ML30 IS OFFICIALLY ON!
OUR 3OTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON, YES. BUT ALSO OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: BURN THE NOTE. 
WE ARE TRULY FORTUNATE TO OWN OUR THEATER. BUT WE'D LOVE TO BURN AWAY THE MORTGAGE! SO WE CAN KEEP MAKING
WORK IN A WORLD THAT NEEDS THE HUMANIZING POWER OF ART – PERHAPS NOW MORE THAN EVER.
AND SO WE CAN KEEP INCUBATING THE ART OF OTHERS, WHICH IS A VITAL PART OF OUR MISSION. 
IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE, JUST CLICK BELOW. 
THANK YOU FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS! AND HERE'S TO THE NEXT CHAPTER...
BURN THE NOTE!

Here's whats coming TO MADLAB...


MADLAB PRESENTS THE FIRST SHOW OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY SEASON

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SEPTEMBER 18-OCTOBER 4
MADLAB PRESENTS

CLOWNTIME IS OVER
by Joseph Green
Max P. Twinkle is a television clown who lives to entertain--because he is too exhausted by life for anything else. Today, however, is different. He finds himself trapped in a room with a bitter llama, a loveless bunny rabbit, and a fitfully hungry serpent that may destroy them all. Before the final curtain falls, there will be jokes. And love. And death. And entrances and exits. ClownTime is a surreal comedy suffused with dread—and was one of MadLab's most critically lauded productions.
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@ THE LAB FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 - 8PM
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Cuffing Season is where comedy meets chemistry. Hosted by comedians Jason Banks and Henry Allen, this blind dating comedy show puts one lucky bachelor and one bachelorette in the hot seat as three contestants compete for their affection. With quick-witted banter, outrageous questions, and unpredictable answers, the laughs come just as fast as the sparks. Will it end in romance, roast, or just ridiculous fun? Either way, you’ll want a front-row seat to the funniest dating game you’ve ever seen.


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It's All Been Done Radio Hour returns to MadLab – Oct 11

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@THE LAB FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17- 8PM
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It’s the NINTH Halloween with Doctor Show and a certain horror host trio returns to MadLab for more out-of-control hijinks! If you imagined a show that mashed up Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, congratulations, you can imagine The Sick World of Doctor Show! We’ve got sketch comedy! Original video! And (if you’re good) spooky FUN! Yes, that’s right folks – The Creature, Trixie the Dancing Skeleton, and, you guessed it, Doctor Show himself will come back from beyond… and THIS time, who the heck even KNOWS what they’ve brought with them??? (They probably don’t, that’s for sure). We DARE you to see this Columbus Halloween tradition with your very own eyeballs! Horror and Comedy FINALLY collide this October for Halloween with Doctor Show IX! But there’s only ONE chance to catch it – so hurry! Grab your tickets now… BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!!!
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 @THE LAB SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 8PM
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Cool autumn nights bring us even cooler music and spoken word performance from some hot Columbus artists. Turn off the noise of the news and turn up some tunes and tones. 

Tickets available at the door, cash or credit.

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JB3Entertainment presents Acts of Pride, a short play showcase celebrating LGBTQIA voices through the power of live theatre. These original works explore identity, resistance, love, and liberation — spotlighting the joy and complexity of queer life on stage. From quiet revelations to loud declarations, each act is a defiant spark in an ongoing movement. Come for the stories. Stay for the pride.
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@THE LAB LATE NIGHT, DEC. 5-6 & 12-13 
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From the producers of Gagatha: Haus Of Harkness comes a new, thrillifying parody of the nation's most beloved prequel... 

Clinica & Calamity's Clinematic Universe is proud to announce: Flickéd! Join the greenified witch on her journey to become the wickedest adult film star in all of Yazz! With the help of her friends, will she be able to discover and stop the mysterious man at the top of this erotic industry? Will she be able to reveal her true feelings to the pink one (so terrify)? And oh my god, is that Liza Minnelli!?

Drop down into MadLab this December and experience a fabulous love story the likes the world has never seen.

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Calling All Young Playwrights!
MadLab in downtown Columbus is now accepting submissions for our 15th Annual
Young Writers Short Play Festival!

High school students across central Ohio are invited to submit original short plays (10 minutes long or 10 pages in length) for a chance to have their work professionally produced on the MadLab stage. As a MadLab Young Writer, students will:
     • Take part in writing workshops
     • Work one-on-one with professional theatre mentors
     • See their scripts come to life in a full production
     • Free to participate. No cost to students!
     – Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025 –
Complete submission guidelines and Tips For Success are located on the Submissions Form. Click the More Information button, where you will find submission guidelines and the Submission Form. If you have questions contact: James Blackmon, Education Director at Education@MadLab.net
ACCOMMODATIONS: If you would like wheelchair seating, accessible parking, Assistive Listening, or a show program emailed to you in advance, please email boxoffice@madlab.net

PAY WHAT YOU WILL: In order to make art accessible to all, MadLab has a *"Pay What You Will" policy for its productions. PWYW tickets are always available at the box office night-of-show, unless the show is sold out. A limited number of PWYW tickets are available for advance purchase. Please email boxoffice@madlab.net to make arrangements in advance.
*Please note that this policy is only for MadLab Productions. ("MadLab Presents"); other production partners (@The Lab) will have their own policies. You can contact them directly to inquire.

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Thank you for being a part of the MadLab community. Your attendance and support inspire us to continue bringing exceptional performances to our stage. As we continue to evolve and expand our work, we ask for your support in helping us move forward. Your gift, of any size, directly supports our mission and ensures that MadLab remains a vibrant home for bold, meaningful theater.
 Thank you for being part of our journey!
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MADLAB
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MadLab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 31-1635762. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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