For Laura Zabel and Levi Weinhagen, performing is part of processing their new empty nest life chapter.

"One whole year to adjust to this new reality," said Zabel.

"August of 2024 is when my heart left my house," added Weinhagen.

The married performers met at the Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre 25 years ago.

After their only child Irene left for Boston College last year, there was a balance of excitement for her future mixed with heartbreak.

"We were moping around the house. We'd check in with each other and say, did she call? Have you heard from her? Did she post on the internet? And I think we both realized we were kind of doing Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' about our kid. And we're like, well, that's kind of a sad but funny show. Maybe there's something here," said Weinhag

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