The play "To Avoid Crying, I Laughed"

It’s going to be fun! On January 31st 🎭 The First Ukrainian Theater in Florida “UART” invites you to the comedy “To Prevent Crying, I Laughed” in North Port!

January 31, 2026

🕔 Starts at 5:00 PM

📍 St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center

4100 S Biscayne Dr, North Port, FL 34287

Get ready for a vibrant one-act comedy, crafted from the unmatched humor of the Ukrainian comedy classics —

Pavlo Glazovyi, Ivan Nemirovych, and Artem Polezhaka,

masterfully combined into a cohesive theatrical performance with musical and dance numbers.

The events unfold in two contrasting families desperately trying to marry off their children.

Sharp everyday humor, recognizable characters, and bright stage situations will make you cry… but only from laughter.

Just like in “Romeo and Juliet,” we have no half-measures:

❤️ Passion

🎭 Adventures

💞 Love — to the fullest!

And, of course…

😂 LAUGHTER. A LOT OF LAUGHTER!

🤍 Important: The funds raised from this performance will be donated to charity.

For us, it’s an opportunity to combine art, joy, and support for those in need.

✨ We invite you to the show

“To Prevent Crying, I Laughed”!

We sincerely look forward to seeing you 💙💛