Comedy

Actor, playwright, director and educator Frank Blocker is performing a run of his one-man show “STABILIZED NOT CONTROLLED” this month in the Norris Center Auditorium in Naples. We talk with Blocker about this tour-de-force performance in which he plays all 17 characters.

Arts Center Theatre presents Venturino’s Comedy Series on Friday, February 27. The evening gives Marco Island audiences the chance to experience nationally touring standup comics in an intimate theater setting.

In collaboration with the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere program, Florida Repertory Theatre is mounting a production of playwright Brent Askari’s new comedy “ADVICE.” We’ll learn more about the play and the NNPN’s efforts to showcase contemporary playwrights and new plays in a conversation with Askari, the director of the Florida Rep’s production Brendon Fox, and NNPN Executive Director Nan Barnett.

In collaboration with the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere program, Florida Repertory Theatre is mounting a production of playwright Brent Askari’s new comedy “ADVICE.” We’ll learn more about the play and the NNPN’s efforts to showcase contemporary playwrights and new plays in a conversation with Askari, the director of the Florida Rep’s production Brendon Fox, and NNPN Executive Director Nan Barnett.

A Southwest Florida tradition has returned with Players Circle Theater’s currently running production of the company’s original musical revue titled “Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show.” We take a deeper dive into the show with co-writers Robert Cacioppo and Ted Wioncek.

Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers opens its 7th season this week with a production of playwright Neil Simon’s sophisticated farce “Rumors.” We explore the play in a conversation with director Bob Cacioppo and cast members Carrie Lund Cacioppo and Frank Blocker.

Local comic Josh Robinson’s popularity is growing, thanks in part to his spot-on takes on Florida.

Comedian Billy Gardell spent years battling his weight until he decided that enough was enough. As he prepares to return to the comedy clubs, Gardell talks about the steps to kick the weight.

Lewis Black’s voice has become synonymous to comedy after 30 years in the business. Before he leaves the stage, shares what fans can expect from his final shows in Florida.

Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers opens its 6th season with playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy “Bedroom Farce.” Ahead of opening night we explore the production in a conversation with the company’s Robert Cacioppo, Carrie Lund Cacioppo, and Ted Wioncek III.