7th annual of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest, 2 August | Event in Lakewood | AllEvents

7th annual of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest

Jon Sayles

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Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

The Three Leaches Theater

Starting at USD 15

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Date & Location

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (GMT-06:00)

The Three Leaches Theater

1560 Teller Street, Lakewood, United States

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7th annual of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest
The Gary Wideman Reading Fest is back! Celebrating 7 years of comedians, writers, musicians & more. A night of bold, creative voices.

About this Event

For seven amazing years, the Gary Wideman Reading Fest has been a powerful celebration of creativity and culture. This one-day-only event brings together a vibrant mix of voices—comedians, playwrights, screenwriters, novelists, singers, guitarists, and more—to share their talents and stories. Whether through laughter, music, or the written word, each act showcases the diverse brilliance of our community.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience! The venue is mobility accessible, and food trucks will be on-site. Open mic time invites you to share your voice too. Parking is limited, so be sure to arrive early.



Agenda


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Starving Artist
Host: Jon Sayles

Info: Jon Sayles is the founder of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest and is featuring his piece called Starving Artist about an artist struggling to get his work on the publc



🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Stand Up Malvo
Host: Mark Sbani

Info: Mark Sbani is presenting his short play called Stand Up Malvo about his troubled youth.



🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Tail of a dog
Host: Andrew Vega

Info: Its a series



🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Michael Gathier Jr
Host: Michael Gathier Jr

Info: Michael Gathier Jr will perform 4 of his songs.



🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Marissa Leotaud
Host: Marissa Joy Leotaud

Info: Marissa Leotaud will read her piece called "A Family Affair"



🕑: 05:30 PM
Vanessa Bowie-Rankin
Host: Vanessa Bowie-Rankin

Info: Vanessa Bowie-Rankin will share her one act plays called "Influencer"



🕑: 04:00 PM
Andrew Tallent
Host: Andrew Tallent

Info: Andrew Tallent will peform his song



🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Felice Fenwick-Smith
Host: Felice Fenwick-Smith

Info: Will do her one act play called "50 Steps to the Beach"



🕑: 05:00 PM
Rob Dixon
Host: Rob Dixon

Info: Rob Dixon excerpts of his Mini series


Comedian/Host
Host: Shae Elise

🕑: 03:00 PM
Opening act with a song
Host: Will Johnson


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Advance tickets 15 USD
At the Door 20 USD
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The Three Leaches Theater, 1560 Teller Street, Lakewood, United States

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7th annual of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest, 2 August | Event in Lakewood | AllEvents
7th annual of The Gary Wideman Reading Fest
Sat, 02 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am
USD 15