Dates: 5/28/2026 - 5/31/2026
📍 Theatre: Theatre Conspiracy
1380 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 2392081003
Fire in the Meth Lab is another compelling and personal show by Jon Bennett, where he dives into the chaotic and darkly humorous story of his brother's life. Through letters and candid reflections, Bennett unravels the ups and downs of his brother’s troubled existence, including encounters with crime, addiction, and prison. The show skillfully balances shocking revelations with Bennett’s characteristic comedic touch, making it both wildly entertaining and deeply moving.
This show explores heavier themes—such as family bonds, diverging life choices, and the consequences of addiction—but Bennett’s storytelling softens the intensity with moments of humor and tenderness. With stories of drug dealers, car chases, fights, and even cancer, Fire in the Meth Lab presents a gripping and heartfelt narrative about the complexities of sibling relationships and the unpredictable paths that life can take.
The unique mixture of outrageous anecdotes and sincere emotion allows audiences to connect with Bennett's personal story while also providing plenty of laughs along the way. It’s a reflection on how two brothers, raised in the same environment, can end up on very different life trajectories, yet still maintain a bond filled with love and humor.
Performances: May 28 @ 7:15 PM (immediately following the teaser! May 30 @ 6:00 PM May 31 @ 3:30 PM
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Bill Taylor planned to hold the first ever Fringe Festival in Fort Myers in 2020, but a pesky disease called Covid19 stopped the event before it could get off the ground. Undaunted, Taylor rescheduled for June 2023.
A true-life storytelling show written and performed by Laila Lee, directed by Bill Pats. In this one-woman show, Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South, and how she discovers her own place in the world and what sacrifices she must make.
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Mean Girls Belle Theatre (10/02-10/17) |
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SIX (Boleyn Tour) Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center (3/05-3/07) |
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The Book of Will The Naples Players (5/05-5/23) |
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Ben Hur (a comedy) by Patrick Barlow Arts Center Theatre (4/01-4/18) |
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Little Bear Ridge Road by Samuel D Hunter The Studio Players (3/05-3/21) |
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FLOAT by Patricia Kane Arts Center Theatre (12/09-12/20) |
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OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS Florida Repertory Theatre (2/09-2/28) |
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God of Carnage The Laboratory Theater of Florida (1/15-1/31) |
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Death Trap by Ira Levin Arts Center Theatre (1/07-1/24) |
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The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan adapted by Bill Taylor The Laboratory Theater of Florida (11/13-11/29) |
