‘Drift’ explores the relationship between two farming families. Credit: Photo by Kapplan Bryant
With climate change-related disasters sweeping the planet and Florida’s own hurricane season in full swing (fuck you, Idalia), Lab Theater’s Project newest play about a particular environmental tragedy might hit a little close to home.

“Drift,” which runs for three weeks in Tampa, explores the relationship between two farming families—led by maternal figures Nora and Molly—that both survive the deadly incident of a pesticide drift. Written by award-winning playwright and author Patrick Gabridge, “Drift” delves into themes of family, tragedy and community, all set in a rural background.

The performance’s total run time is two-hours 15-minutes with a 15-minute intermission, and is recommended for ages 13 and up. LAB Theater Project—located at 812 E Henderson Ave. near Ybor City—describes itself as “the only theater company in Tampa dedicated to the development of new works.” The organization is also still hosting its 2023 fundraiser, which has a goal of 60,000 to help the organization continue producing new works and highlighting new talent.

Tickets for “Drift” at LAB Theater Project happening Thursdays-Sundays starting Sept. 7 are $31. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

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This article appears in Aug 24-30, 2023.

Kyla Fields is the food critic and former managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay who started their journey at CL as summer 2019 intern. They are the proud owner of a charming, sausage-shaped, eight-year-old...