New Play Festival Mar 5—7, 2026

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Theatre

Mar 5—7, 2026

Various
1044 W Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607

By UIC Students

Directed by UIC Faculty

For the fourth year running, we will present the annual New Play Festival, featuring plays written and performed by students in stage readings directed by faculty members. This annual event showcases the creativity and talent of our student playwrights and performers.

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Theatre

Mar 5—7, 2026

Various
1044 W Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607

By UIC Students

Directed by UIC Faculty

For the fourth year running, we will present the annual New Play Festival, featuring plays written and performed by students in stage readings directed by faculty members. This annual event showcases the creativity and talent of our student playwrights and performers.

Thursday, March 5

6:30 PM
EL VALLE by Santino Leone
Directed by Edward Torres

Friday, March 6

6:30 PM
FROG GUTS by Charlie Kurzym
A TRIGGER AND A HEAP by Diana Martinez
Directed by dado

7:30 PM
COFFEE CAKE by Lena Werner
Directed by Bonnie Metzgar

Saturday, March 7

2:00 PM
THE ROUTE WE WIRED by Adrian Camey
Directed by Lydia Diamond

5:00 PM
THIS TREE HAS EYES by Sloan Manyi
Directed by Lydia Diamond

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