Join us as we sit down with this week's guest, Matt Stabile, Artistic Director of Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University — a professional company dedicated exclusively to new plays. Matt is a director, writer, educator, and passionate advocate for the power of storytelling. In this episode, Matt shares how a career shaped by curiosity, community, and creativity has led to a decade of producing bold, original work in South Florida. We explore Theatre Lab’s commitment to new play development, innovative community programming like the Future PAGES Project and Fair Play Initiative, and the upcoming Owl New Play Festival, a three-week immersive theatrical experience you won’t want to miss. Join us as we discuss: - The evolution of Theatre Lab and its mission to produce new plays. - Matt’s personal artistic journey from actor to full-time director. - The role of risk, empathy, and imagination in the creative process. - Community-building through education programs and LGBTQ+ play commissions. - A behind-the-scenes look at the first-ever Happiness Gym. - Advice for aspiring creatives navigating theater careers. Artists and Creative Professionals! 📣 For free resources and even more insight into the arts & culture of Palm Beach County visit our Sponsor’s website! https://www.palmbeachculture.com Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the art world! 🎉 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @artigras Facebook: @artigras ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Website: www.artigras.org ArtiGras Podcast Website: www.artigraspodcast.com Follow the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County​ on social: Instagram: @palmbeachculture Facebook: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County Connect with Matt Stabile and Theatre Lab: Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stabillions?igsh=bms4ZDc5cWJ6eTV1 Theatre Lab's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatrelab_fau?igsh=MTJkZ21nMW92OWYydQ==: Website: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/theatrelab/owlnewplayfestival/ Presented to you by: Cultural Council for Palm Beach County​ #NewPlays #PalmBeachCulture #TheatreLabFAU #ArtsEducation #OwlNewPlayFestival #LiveTheatre #ArtigrasPodcast #CreativeCommunity #ImaginationInTheArts

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