Comic Shop at The Tom Kane Theatre

Two nights only! Workshop reading! Comic Shop by Mathew McLachlan, is a heartfelt and hilarious new play about connection, nostalgia, and the messiness of growing up. Layna runs a rundown comic book store that's barely hanging on—along with her patience. Between a chipper new hire, a cranky regular, and the looming threat of rising rent, everything she’s worked for is on the verge of collapse. With the help of a wide-eyed new employee, Seth and a grumpy regular customer, Albert; Layna is forced to confront her past, her passions, and what it means to truly grow up. But sometimes, it’s in the chaos that we rediscover what truly matters. Set in a store packed with dusty treasures and deep-rooted memories, Comic Shop is a love letter to geek culture, second chances, and the unexpected ways we find our way back to joy. Directed by David Zayas, Jr.