Lunchbox Theatre

Celebrating almost 50 years of one-act plays. As the only dedicated lunchtime theatre in North America, we offer 60 minute shows Tuesday to Sunday. Our goal is to provide lunch for the soul—nourish the community through meaningful and uplifting entertainment. Lunchbox Theatre is recognized as one of the most successful noon hour theatre companies in the world, serving shows to downtown audiences during their lunch hour. From comedy to musicals to dramas, Lunchbox Theatre offer "one-act" plays, shorts told in a concise and creatively efficient manner, that deliver a unique experience to its audience – upbeat performances in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. A one-act play is a short play that takes place in one act consisting of one or more scenes. The "one-act" is often referred to as the "short story" of plays because the story is told in a concise and creatively efficient manner. One-act plays, as with full length plays, come in all genres: comedies, dramas and musicals. At Lunchbox Theatre, they program mainly comedies and musicals as a noon-time oasis for busy audience members. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy the play while you eat your lunch! This audience-friendly approach makes Lunchbox Theatre an ideal place to introduce theatre to new audiences, young, and old.