The Midtown International Theatre Festival announces the first production to be part of MITF 2026: The Anxiety of Laughing by Andrew Justvig
Slated for including in the July 2026 festival, a special staged reading presented by Mixing It Up Productions and Have Readings Will Travel Co. will be presented Saturday, July 12 @ 1:00 p.m. at The Theater Center, 210 West 50th Sreet, 3rd Floor, New York City. For info and rsvp: info@miuprod.com.
The play revolves around comedian Joey Hill, who has cerebral palsy, is challenged to care for his fiancée, who was an aspiring ballerina until a car accident paralyzed her from the waist down. As their relationship is tested, the play explores themes of resilience, intimacy, identity, and the healing power of humor.
Directed by Hans Friedrichs and featuring Justin Justvig, Tauren Hagans,* Mackenzie Rodgers,* and Victoria Bundonis* (*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association)
Arts Independent 