First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, Western New York’s home for new play development, is thrilled to announce our 2024-25 season.

TEA PARTY, a New Play by Sean Abley. Directed by Lara D. Haberberger.

Synopsis
Frank, a married heterosexual crossdresser in his late 30s living in Montana, discovers Miss Olivia's Finishing School for Girls, a club for fellow recreational crossdressers. Finally able to share his secret with another like-minded man, Frank's newfound freedom threatens his marriage and his relationship with his best friend.

September 13th-October 5th, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7pm
Allendale Theatre (Home of Theatre of Youth)
203 Allen st, Buffalo, NY 14201

2024 New Play Reading Festival
December 6th-15th. Show titles and times will be announced at a later date.

Synopsis

Ten full-length new plays will be performed as staged readings. Each play will be developed and rehearsed by members of our director’s wing and acting ensemble. From these readings, First Look Buffalo Theatre Company will choose its 2025-26 main stage season.

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

THE DAY I LEARNED TO FLY, a New Play by Wendy-Marie Martin. Directed by Jason Francey.

Synopsis
One day, while walking her dog, Daisy, fifteen-year-old Hattie was struck by a direct hit from 100 million of volts lightning-tastic electricity and Super Hattie was born. Super Hattie instantly became fluent in a language of flashes and sparks and zzzzts and screams and learned to use them to her advantage. Five years later, Super Hattie has honed her ability to read minds and withstand unbelievable amounts of pain, but she still hasn’t learned to fly. Will she finally find the courage to let go of her fears and soar?

January 17th-February 8th, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7pm
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

RIDESHARE by members of the FLB Playwrights Wing. Directed by Camilla Maxwell and Reu.

Synopsis
Short one acts all taking place in the same location, in or around a rideshare car.

March 21st-April 6th, Fridays and Saturdays 7pm. Sundays 2pm.
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
705 Renaissance Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221

All tickets and info will be available at www.FirstLookBuffalo.com 4-6 weeks before each show. For more info, please call 716-771-6358 or email FirstLookBuffalo@gmail.com.