Summer with LawnChair Theatre has been a great adventure, a traveling circus.

I don’t remember exactly what inspired us to go on the road in the first place, but it became part of the DNA of our company.

 

We rehearsed, planned, built our sets and costumes outdoors. It was a beautiful way to spend summer evenings. Then, one midsummer’s night, we'd carefully pack up a rental truck and hit the road.

 

It went like this. We arrived at a park, unloaded the truck, assembled the set, sound, lights, wardrobe tents and “house”. The actors got ready, then performed for the local audience at sunset.  After the show, in the dark, we'd re-pack the truck. Every company member participated in load-out. We then headed to a local watering hole to celebrate. Then we'd do it again, seven times in two weeks. Each performance was unique to its location. Each location presented us with a set of creative challenges and opportunities.  

 

The effort it took to make this happen every summer was huge and hugely rewarding. It also made for a great community.

 

We hope you will join ours.

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Carin Zakes (she/her)

Co-Founder & Executive Producer