Theatre Events and Productions

Washburn Theatre Day

Date: Fri 09/26/25 8:00AM - 2:30PM
Location: Neese Gray Theatre in Garvey Hall

Morning workshops in performance and technical areas and then see the matinee of Lucy by Erica Schmidt.

Lucy


Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
September 26: 12:30 p.m. (matinee for Theatre day)
September 26, 27, October 3, 4: 7:30 p.m.
October 5: 2 p.m.

By Erica Schmidt

When single-parent Mary finds the perfect nanny, she is happy that she can return to work with peace of mind. Slowly, little things creep into the conversations with her daughter Lucy that make Mary question every moment she must leave her children.

Firebringer


Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
November 7, 8, 14, 15: 7:30 p.m.
November 16: 2 p.m.

By Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Brian Holden; Music & Lyrics by Meredith Stepien, Mark Swiderski

In a new stone age musical, Jemilla attempts to lead her people while keeping them safe from the dangers of the wild and the unknown. When Zazzalil stumbles on a new invention that may change the people’s status forever, the two clash over how best to implement it in their way of life. In this comic musical, the two spar over how to best lead people while taking responsibility for their actions.

Gloria


Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
February 27, 28, March 5, 6, 7: 7:30 p.m.
March 8: 2 p.m.

By Branden Jacob-Jenkins

Set in an everyday busy office environment, a group of young professionals seeks their success at a literary magazine. When their lives are changed in an instant, they grapple with who and how their story will be told. By Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, this play offers surprises at every turn.

Airness


Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25: 7:30 p.m.
April 26: 2 p.m.

By Chelsea Marcantel

When Nina enters the world of air guitar competition, she is met with mixed support and suspicion from the sport’s veterans. In order to become successful, she must learn who to trust and how to find the elusive airness that could propel her to air guitar stardom.

GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre

Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu

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