The Laboratory Theater of Florida is proud to present concert readings of the top three finalists for the 2026 Louise Wigglesworth Excellence in Playwriting Award, running May 7–9. The 2026 winner is “Symbiotic” by Baylee Shlichtman. Finalists are John Mabey’s “A Thousand Words” and Simon Bowler’s “Redshift.” About the plays The Winner: “Symbiotic” by Baylee Shlichtman: A stunningly beautiful play about Marichka, an aquarist at the Jellyfish […]