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...
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...
Here's whats coming TO MADLAB...
MADLAB PRESENTS THE FIRST SHOW OF ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY SEASON
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. |
@ THE LAB FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 - 8PM

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.
@ the Lab
It's All Been Done Radio Hour returns to MadLab – Oct 11
@THE LAB FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17- 8PM
@THE LAB SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 8PM
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.
@THE LAB LATE NIGHT, DEC. 5-6 & 12-13
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.
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 part of our journey!
Thank you for being part of our journey!