TEA PARTY, RIDESHARE and more set for first look at Buffalo Theater Company’s 2024-25 season

First Look Buffalo Theater Company has revealed its 2024-25 season.

TEA PARTY, a new play by Sean Abley. Directed by Lara D. Haberberger.

Synopsis

Frank, a married heterosexual transvestite in his thirties living in Montana, discovers Miss Olivia’s Finishing School for Girls, a club for other recreational transvestites. Finally able to share his secret with another like-minded man, Frank’s newfound freedom threatens his marriage and his relationship with his best friend.

September 13-October 5, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Allendale Theater (Home of Youth Theater)

203 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201

2024 New Play Reading Festival by members of FLB’s Playwright Wing. Led by members of the FLB Director’s WIng.

Synopsis

Ten new complete plays will be performed as stage readings. Each piece will be developed and rehearsed by the director’s wing and the acting ensemble of FLB members. From these readings, First Look Buffalo Theater Company will choose its 2025-26 mainstage season.

December 6-15. Titles and show times will be announced at a later date.

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY, a new play by Wendy-Marie Martin. Directed by Jason Francey.

Synopsis

One day, while walking her dog Daisy, fifteen-year-old Hattie was struck by a direct hit of blazing 100 million volts of electricity and Super Hattie was born. Super Hattie instantly became fluent in the language of flashes, sparks, zzzzts and screams and learned to use them to her advantage. Five years later, Super Hattie has perfected her ability to read minds and resist incredible pain, but she still hasn’t learned to fly. Will she finally find the courage to get rid of her fears and fly?

January 17-February 8, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

RIDESHARE by members of the FLB Playwrights Wing. Directed by Camilla Maxwell and Reu.

Synopsis

In short, an act takes place in the same place, in or around a carpool car.

From March 21 to April 6, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Sunday at 2 p.m.

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

All tickets and information will be available at www.FirstLookBuffalo.com 4-6 weeks prior to each show. For more information, please call 716-771-6358 or email [email protected].

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