FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lake Wales Little Theatre Postpones Opening Weekend of “Unnecessary Farce” Due to Illness
LAKE WALES, FL – January 30, 2026 – The Lake Wales Little Theatre regrets to announce the postponement of this weekend’s scheduled performances of Unnecessary Farce.

Due to widespread influenza affecting a significant portion of the cast, the decision has been made to pause production to prioritize the health and recovery of the actors. The theatre is committed to presenting a high-quality production, and this brief intermission will ensure the cast returns well-rested and ready to deliver the performance the community deserves. “We are heartbroken to delay our opening, but the health of our cast and the quality of the show are our top priorities,” said Kara Wiseman, President of Lake Wales Little Theatre. “We appreciate our patrons' patience and understanding as we navigate this unexpected challenge.”

Rescheduling and Seating Information The Lake Wales Little Theatre is currently working with the show’s publishers to finalize a rescheduled timeline. We are exploring options to add performance dates to the upcoming schedule to accommodate all seat holders.

For Current Seat Holders: Please maintain your current seat reservations. The box office will issue an official update regarding rescheduled dates, exchanges, and refund options as soon as the new schedule is confirmed. We anticipate having firm details shortly. For the latest updates, please visit our website at lwlt.org or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/lakewaleslittletheatre.

About Lake Wales Little Theatre: The Lake Wales Little Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre organization dedicated to providing quality entertainment and educational opportunities to Lake Wales and the surrounding communities.