Fermat's Last Theater Co.

Fermat's Last Theater Co. FLT is a small nonprofit theater group based in Madison, WI.

Founded in 2013 by David Simmons and a motley crew of rude mechanicals with deep roots in the Madison community and a shared passion for and experience with the works of William Shakespeare. We graciously bum our name off of Pierre de Fermat, who never quite had enough room in the margins for all his notes.

When Simone Weil died at 34, the coroner listed cardiac failure and tuberculosis as the causes of death, but then added:...
08/03/2026

When Simone Weil died at 34, the coroner listed cardiac failure and tuberculosis as the causes of death, but then added: “the deceased did kill and slay herself by refusing to eat whilst the balance of her mind was disturbed.”
One of her biographers said, “What a small, trifling part of it. She died of patriotism, sorrow and shame at the fate of France…of vengefulness, because she wasn’t allowed to do a man’s heroic work…she died of what might be called an illness – her pathological need to share the sufferings of others. It’s as simple as that.”
Join us for an evening about this most astonishing of philosophers. Free, of course.

"Simone Weil, I maintain this now, is the only great spirit of our times." Albert Camus, 1951Our time is in dire need of...
07/26/2026

"Simone Weil, I maintain this now, is the only great spirit of our times." Albert Camus, 1951

Our time is in dire need of great spirits - what would Simone think of the world today? Join us for this reading and discussion of a very complicated spirit. Free, of course.

Break a leg to Tom Kastle Actor/Musician who takes the Fermat's Last Theater Co. show Joe Hill - Alive As You and Me to ...
03/21/2026

Break a leg to Tom Kastle Actor/Musician who takes the Fermat's Last Theater Co. show Joe Hill - Alive As You and Me to Greenwich Village tomorrow night!

We are heartbroken to announce that Nicholas Benjamin Simmons unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Saturday, Decembe...
12/28/2025

We are heartbroken to announce that Nicholas Benjamin Simmons unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the age of 39. He was highly involved in a number of endeavors including a startup, a venture fund, and book publishing. Nick's ultimate life goal and greatest happiness was bringing together passionate, interesting people.

At the time of his death, Nick and his wife Rebekah were in the middle of the next great journey: starting a family, with career changes and medical care well underway. There has been no determination in his cause of death at this time, and no explanation will ever be satisfactory for this loss felt by so many.

We want to honor Nick's life and ethos surrounded by his loved ones and the enormous number of people whose lives he touched with a memorial for him that honors this spirit. Due to the suddenness in the change of circumstances, additional financial support would be greatly appreciated to help cover the memorial, burial, and other related costs. Any amount contributed is greatly appreciated.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-nick-simmons-life-and-legacy?lang=en_US&ts=1766857540

Additionally, you can also help us preserve Nick’s legacy by submitting photos, videos, and memories under the “Memories” tab here: https://everloved.com/life-of/nicholas-simmons/

To ensure you receive information about Nick's memorial and any future ways to help us keep Nick’s memory alive, you can confirm your contact information here: https://forms.gle/gerKghe1bXQjSFqd8

Thank you with all our hearts for your help in giving Nick and his family some solace during this incredibly difficult time.

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3113 View Road
Madison, WI
53711

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